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Macaroon Pyramids

Make a strong cement by dissolving about two ounces of gum arabic and half a pound of loaf sugar, pounded, in a wine-glassful of water. Stir this over the fire until quite dissolved, when use it hot. Have ready some macaroons, and fix a tin mould where it will stand firmly, smear it well with butter, and use the cement to cover the outside of the mould, which has been buttered, with the macaroons. Commence from the bottom upwards, always remembering to see each row of macaroons firm and cold before putting on another. Remove from the mould when firmly set, and fill with whipped cream or with crystallised fruits. Probable cost of macaroons, 1s. 8d. per pound.