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Currant Jelly

From Foods and household management, 1914

Combining fruits can enhance flavors.

Presented as published in 1914. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

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This recipe was extracted from Foods and household management (1914) by Helen Kinne, page 58. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

a pint of sugar to a pint of juice. Return the juice to the kettle, and allow it to simmer for twenty-five minutes or half an hour, skimming when necessary. In the meantime, heat the sugar, being careful not to melt or bum it. Stir the sugar gently into the juice, and boil five minutes. Test a little upon a saucer. It should show signs of jellying as it cools. Boil longer, if necessary. Finish as directed. Jelly often does not set until twenty-four hours have elapsed. FRUIT AND ITS PRESERVATION 107 2. Currant jelly
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