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Marsh Mallows

Dissolve a half pound white gum arabic in one pint of water, strain and add half pound fine sugar; place over the fire, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved, and all is the consistency of honey; add gradually the whites of four eggs well-beaten, stir the mixture till it becomes somewhat thick and does not adhere to the finger; pour into a tin slightly powdered with starch and when cool divide off into squares.