This section is from the book "The Art Of Living In Australia", by Philip E. Muskett. Also available from Amazon: The Art of Living in Australia.
1 | tablespoonful Jam .... | 1d. |
½ | pint Water ..... | 1d. |
1 | oz. Sugar | |
1 | teaspoonful Cornflour | |
½ | Lemon . |
Total Cost - 2d. Time - 5 Minutes.
Put the water, jam, lemon juice, and sugar into a small saucepan and boil it for five minutes. Mix the cornflour with a little cold water and pour it in; stir till it boils up. Strain the jam out, and it is ready to serve; a few drops of cochineal improve the colour.
 
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