This section is from the book "Food And Health: An Elementary Textbook Of Home Making", by Helen Kinne, Anna M. Cooley. Also available from Amazon: Food And Health: An Elementary Textbook Of Home Making.
What and how much. Shredded gelatin or Granulated gelatin Lemon juice Cold water Boiling water Sugar
1 box
2 tablespoonfuls
1/2 cup 1/2 cup
1 cups 1 cup
How to make. Soak the gelatin in cold water for 20 minutes. Add the boiling water and sugar, and stir until it dissolves. Add the lemon juice and strain into a mold and set away to harden. When it is stiff, loosen from the sides of the mold (a cloth wrung out of hot water may be needed). Turn upon a plate and serve with whipped cream or soft custard.
Remarks. When a less acid fruit juice is used, take more juice and less water. The jelly can be made spongy by beating in the white of eggs. When the jelly is firm, beat it and fold in the whites.
 
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