Let the first syrup be thin
From The prudent housewife, or Compleat English cook (1800).
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A historical recipe
The prudent housewife, or Compleat English cook, by Mrs Fisher and Hailstone, Edward, 1818-1890, former owner (1800).
United Kingdom
Known as a British recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
From an old book: a historical recipe, not current advice. Its methods, additives and storage may be unsafe by today's standards.
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- A quart of water to a pound of sugar.