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Mock Ginger Preserves

From The household cook book, 1902

Serves 5

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 The household cook book (1902) by Smiley, James B[ethuel],, page 378. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

MOCK GINGER PRESERVES.— Boil small tender carrots, scrape them until free of all spots, and cut out the heart or middle portion. Steep them for several days in frequently changed water, until the flavor of the carrot has been completely destroyed. Allow 1 quart of water, 2 lbs. sugar, 2 oz. whole ginger

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