Mebos in Syrup
From Hilda's diary of a Cape housekeeper, 1902
This makes a very pretty dish for dessert.
Presented as published in 1902. 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 Hilda's diary of a Cape housekeeper (1902) by Hildagonda J. Duckitt, page 40. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
about 50 mebos. When they are soft take them out and drain them. Then rub each into crys- tallized sugar and roll up. They will keep well in jars in a dry place, and it makes a very pretty dish for dessert. Or I cup of sugar and i cup of water
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