Library Paste

5 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 2 c. water
  • 1/2 tsp. powdered alum
  • 15 drops oil of cloves

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix ingredients, except oil of cloves, together in a pan and cook over low flame, stirring constantly, until thick.
  2. 2
    Remove from fire and add oil of cloves.
  3. 3
    This prevents spoilage and gives the paste a nice odor.
  4. 4
    Pour into jars.
  5. 5
    The recipe makes one pint.
  6. 6
    If made as directed, the paste will keep several months.

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