Classic Cook Books
< last page | next page >
page 317
meanwhile adding the lemon juice, and when this is done, strain well through a
metal sieve and put in proper jars.
7. SOUR-CHERRY PRESERVES.
VISHNEH RETCHEL.
Ingredients:
Sugar ..................................2 1/2 pounds.
Plain Water ..................................1 pint.
Sour Cherries ..................1 1/2 pounds, freed. from the stones.
Lemon Juice ...........................1 teaspoonful.
Method:
Boil the sugar in the water over a moderate fire until it gets cream thick, then
add the sour cherries (without the stones), also the lemon juice; after a little
boiling take away from the fire and cool before placing into jars.
Note.--Retchel can be prepared from all kinds of berries and fruits, especially
from figs, pineapple and even pumpkin, in like manner as described above.
< last page | next page >
Classic Cook Books
|