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[5] To make quecruyt [quince paste]. [6] Take quinces and peel them.
Then take [7] the seeds out and boil them in wine until one [8] can sieve
them. When they are sieved take [9] the same quantity of good skimmed
honey and this [mixture] boiled [10] until it is very thick, and you shall
test it on a [11] saucer. If by chance it is [thick] enough so one shall
put [12] spices into it. Yes, if one wants spices, and [13] then you shall
boil it until it is soft enough; while [14] it is hot one shall put it in
boxes or in canisters or [15] in glasses. But first one shall strew the
cases with powder, [16] against sticking. And some put in [17] honey, one
fourth part and the other three parts sugar. [18] Some take only sugar
instead of honey. [19] Item. One shall put the following spices in, [20]
cinnamon, cloves, nutmegs, each a quarter; ginger [21], long pepper, mace
each half an ounce. |
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