Presented as published in 1886. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
Alum Baskets
From The household (of the Detroit free press), 1886
Serves 1
The frame may be made in any fancied shape.
A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record
Ingredients
- as much alum as the water will dissolve
- a little more than twice as much water
Method
Dissolve alum in hot water until saturated.
Boil the solution until nearly evaporated.
Suspend the basket in the solution in a cool place to form crystals.
As published
This recipe was extracted from The household (of the Detroit free press) (1886) by Goff, May Perrin,, page 12. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
alum baskets depends upon chance, for the crystals will form irregularly, even when the utmost care is taken. Dissolve alum in a little more than twice as much water as will be necessary to cover the basket, handle and all. Put in as much alum as the water will dissolve
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