Raspberry Vinegar

[ Raspberry Vinegar ] William Paine

Contributors
Contributor Role
Compiler
Contributor Name
William Paine

Date: Late 18th or early 19th century; exact date unknown.

Publication Format
Manuscript

Type
Food
Medicine

Ingredients
raspberries
vinegar
sugar

Source: William Paine Papers
Institution: University Of New Brunswick | Source Origin: Loyalist Collection | Reference: MIC-Loyalist FC LFR.P3W5P3

Description

A recipe for raspberry vinegar preceded by the Rx indicating a prescription for treating an unknown ailment. Reel 1.  Image use courtesy of American Antiquarian Society.


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Transcription

          Sirop of Vineger

Rx  Raspberrys  ________lb 7

      Vineger_______________lb 24

      Sugar ________________lb [6]

The Rasberrys, Vineger, and

Sugar pounded to stand some time

in a silver vessel, then to be placed

over the fire and kept boiling slowly

untill the ^mixtureis brought to the consistence

of a sirup, which it is to be strained

through a hair sive and bottled as

soon as it is cold -- the composition

must be constantly stird while on the fire.