Confections
Maple Creams
3 Cups Maple Syrup 1 Pound Grated Maple Sugar 1 Cup Thick, Sweet Cream Boil the sugar and cream to "soft ball" stage; beat with a silver…
Popcorn
A Splendid substitute for sugar sweets. Pop the dried corn in a regular popper or a covered iron frying pan, shaking vigorously and taking…
Stuffed Prunes and Dates
Delicious confections to use instead of candy. Soak the prunes overnight, dry, and stuff with chopped nuts, raisins, or apricots. Wash the…
Parisian Sweets
Another sweet which is very good. Use equal quantities of figs, dates, and nuts. The nuts may be omitted and prunes or raisins added. Put…
Yellow Jack
To one quart of yellow corn syrup which has been boiled for thirty minutes add one-half teaspoon bicarbonate of soda which has been rubbed…
Peanut Honey Candy
1 Cup Butter 2 Cups Honey 1 Cup Boiling Water Pinch Soda Boil to a hard ball, and pour over a layer of rolled peanuts, which have been…
Chocolate Caramels
2 Cups Honey 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon or Vanilla Pound Cocoa 3/4 Pound Pecan Nuts 2 Pounds Sweet Almonds Cut the nuts fine and boil them with…
French Candies
1 Cup Water 1 Cup Gelatine 4 Cups Honey Melt the gelatine in the water, stirring well. When it has become a soft paste, add the honey…