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Jelly (Crystal)

From Recipes for the million, 1891

Serves 4

If not clear the first time, return it to the bag.

Presented as published in 1891. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record

Ingredients

Method

Nutrition per serving

574Calories
10 gProtein
122 gCarbs
8 gFat
Full nutrition (34 nutrients)
Calories574 kcal
Protein10 g
Carbohydrates122 g
Fiber4.8 g
Sugars113 g
Total Fat7.9 g
Saturated Fat2.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat2.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g
Omega-30 g
Cholesterol279 mg
Sodium116 mg
Potassium260 mg
Calcium117 mg
Iron2.1 mg
Magnesium22 mg
Phosphorus164 mg
Zinc1.3 mg
Copper0.2 mg
Manganese0.1 mg
Vitamin D1.5 mcg
Vitamin C51 mg
Vitamin A123 mcg
Vitamin E1 mg
Vitamin K1.7 mcg
Vitamin B60.2 mg
Vitamin B120.7 mcg
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)0.2 mg
Folate53 mcg
Choline231 mg
Caffeine0 mg
Water335 g

Estimated from matched ingredients across 4 servings.

As published

This recipe was extracted from Recipes for the million (1891), page 118. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

JELLY (CRYSTAL). — Rub off the essence from the rinds of two lemons upon lumps of sugar. Beat the whites of six eggs to a froth, and crush the shells. Simmer over the fire an ounce and a half of isinglass, dissolved in a pint of water, adding the sugar, eggs, &c., and half a pint ol lemon juice, strained. When the jelly has simmered for a few minutes, io7 pour in a pint of maraschino, and simmer a few minutes longer, when it must be allowed to stand without being disturbed before passing it through the jelly bag. If not clear the first time return it to the bag — it should in the end be like crystal. It will require from ten to twelve ounces of sugar
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