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Young turnips stewed with cream

A page-cited historical dessert recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

DessertVegetarianStovetopPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep20 min
Est. cook5 min
Est. serves6
Total25 min
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  • Pare, lay in cold water one hour;
  • cook tender in two waters;
  • drain and cover with hot cream (heated with a pinch of soda) or hot milk, if you have no cream.
  • Simmer gently for five minutes;
  • stir in a white roux made by cooking together a tablespoonful of butter and one of flour, salt and pepper, and serve very hot.

Historical transcription

Source method

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    Pare, lay in cold water one hour; cook tender in two waters; drain and cover with hot cream (heated with a pinch of soda) or hot milk, if you have no cream. Simmer gently for five minutes; stir in a white roux made by cooking together a tablespoonful of butter and one of flour, salt and pepper, and serve very hot.

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