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Ginger, Preserved, Imitation Of

Use either garden rhubarb or the stalks of lettuce, going to seed. Strip of the stringy part, and cut the stalks into pieces about two inches long. Wash them well, drain, and put them into a saucepan with five pints of water, one pound of sugar, and two table-spoonfuls of freshly-ground ginger. Boil slowly for twenty minutes, and set the preparation aside for two days, boil then half an hour, and repeat the process a third time. Drain the stalks. Make a thick syrup by boiling together one cupful of water, one pound of loaf sugar, and one ounce and a half of ginger for every pound of stalks. Pour the syrup boiling hot upon the stalks, and, when cold, put the preserve into jars, and cover closely. It will be ready for use in a fortnight. Probable cost, 7d. per pound.