Milk Jelly
From Mrs. Rorer's diet for the sick (1914).
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A historical recipe
Mrs. Rorer's diet for the sick, by Sarah Tyson Heston Rorer (1914).
United States
Known as an American 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.
Ingredients 1 ingredient
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Boiling water and steam. Turn pan handles inward, away from the edge of the hob. Lift lids away from you, and pour hot water away from your body: steam burns too.
Method
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- Cover two level teaspoonfuls of granulated gelatin with a half pint of cold milk, soak for thirty minutes, then heat it in a double boiler, or stand the bowl over hot water and stir until the gelatin is dissolved.
- Strain into two fancy individual molds, and stand at once on the ice.
- In case of fever, this must be served perfectly plain, without sugar or cream.
- Convalescing patients may dust it with powdered sugar and serve it with plain or whipped cream.
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Saucepan
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Mixing bowl
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Whisk
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Wooden spoon
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Sieve