1 ounce of gelatine, ½ pint of dried apricots. Soak the gelatine in a pint of cold water. Put the apricots into one quart of cold water, place them on the back of the stove and let them heat till soft, then let them cook without stirring. When all the pieces are soft add 2 cupsful of sugar and boil 2 minutes without stirring. Then carefully place the pieces of apricot in the mold. Pour the dissolved gelatine into the juice, let it boil. Then strain onto the apricots and cool. Serve with whipped cream. M. A. S. |