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Brandied Peaches, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Brandied Peaches

A classic 1910 sweet built around peck peaches, with Farmer’s original method and page citation.

Boiled sponge cake (No. 1), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Boiled sponge cake (No. 1)

Marion Harland’s original method for Boiled sponge cake (No. 1), retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

Frozen Apricots, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Frozen Apricots

A classic 1910 sweet built around apricots, with Farmer’s original method and page citation.

Sliced apple pie, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Sliced apple pie

Sliced apple pie, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including sprinkle thickly with sugar and squeeze a few drops of lemon juice upon them.

French cream almonds, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

French cream almonds

Marion Harland’s original method for French cream almonds, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

Norwegian Prune Pudding, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Norwegian Prune Pudding

A classic 1910 sweet built around lb. prunes, with Farmer’s original method and page citation.

Fig Filling, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Fig Filling

A classic 1910 sweet built around lb. figs, finely chopped, with Farmer’s original method and page citation.

Cranberry pie, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Cranberry pie

Marion Harland’s original method for Cranberry pie, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

Raspberry Ice II, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Raspberry Ice II

A classic 1910 sweet built around raspberries, with Farmer’s original method and page citation.

Hoarhound candy (made from dried leaves), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Hoarhound candy (made from dried leaves)

Marion Harland’s original method for Hoarhound candy (made from dried leaves), retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

Meringue II, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Meringue II

Farmer’s period recipe for Meringue II, faithfully transcribed from the public-domain edition.

Apple Snow, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Apple Snow

A classic 1910 sweet built around whites 3 eggs, with Farmer’s original method and page citation.

Maple Sugar Frosting, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Maple Sugar Frosting

A classic 1910 sweet built around lb. soft maple sugar, with Farmer’s original method and page citation.

Fondant for cream candies, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 6

Fondant for cream candies

Fondant for cream candies, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including to one pound of granulated sugar put into a granite saucepan, add a gill and a half .

Meringue I, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Meringue I

Farmer’s period recipe for Meringue I, faithfully transcribed from the public-domain edition.

Yellow Sauce I, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Yellow Sauce I

A classic 1910 sweet built around eggs, with Farmer’s original method and page citation.

Boiled sponge cake (No. 2), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Boiled sponge cake (No. 2)

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

Hoarhound candy (made from fresh leaves), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Hoarhound candy (made from fresh leaves)

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

Lemon pie with crust, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 2

Lemon pie with crust

Lemon pie with crust, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including two eggs light and stir into them two cupfuls of sugar.

Ornamental Frosting II, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 6

Ornamental Frosting II

A classic 1910 sweet built around whites 3 eggs, with Farmer’s original method and page citation.