American Medium Mrs. F.L. Gillette

Gooseberry Catsup

Original Recipe

Ten pounds of fruit gathered just before ripening, five pounds of sugar, one quart of vinegar, two tablespoonfuls each of ground black pepper, allspice and cinnamon. Boil the fruit in vinegar until reduced to a pulp, then add sugar and the other seasoning. Seal it hot. Grape catsup is made in the same manner.

Ingredients

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  • 10 pounds of fruit gathered just before ripening
  • 5 pounds of sugar
  • 1 quart of vinegar
  • 2 tablespoonfuls each of ground black pepper
  • 1 pulp

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Ten pounds of fruit gathered just before ripening, five pounds of sugar, one quart of vinegar, two tablespoonfuls each of ground black pepper, allspice and cinnamon.

  2. 2

    Boil the fruit in vinegar until reduced to a pulp, then add sugar and the other seasoning.

  3. 3

    Seal it hot.

  4. 4

    Grape catsup is made in the same manner.

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