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Damson Cheese

Mrs. J. H. Mead.

Twelve pounds of damsons; put them into the oven; when they are soft take out the stones, crack them, and then blanch the kernels, then add three and a-half pounds of lump sugar; boil about three hours; wet the moulds before using them; weigh the damsons before they are put in the oven.

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