To Stew Peaches
From Mrs. Crowen's American lady's cookery book (1847).
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A historical recipe
Mrs. Crowen's American lady's cookery book, by Crowen, T. J., Mrs (1847).
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
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1 ingredient
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half pound of sugar
Method
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- Take small under-ripe peaches, pare them neatly, and put them into a kettle with water nearly to cover them, and set them over a gentle fire ;
- to each quart of peaches, put half pound of sugar;
- let them stew until the syrup is rich.
- Serve cold for tea or dessert.
Cookware for this recipe
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Kettle