A WONDERFUL and EASY PERIOD PUDDING

[BettyO]

Found this receipt in an 1871 Godey's Lady's Book:

For those who want an easy and wonderfully lemony pudding - VERY easy to make and absolutely delicious - Made some yesterday afternoon -



Godey's Lemon Custard


1 Large Lemon (Extract juice and let come to a slow boil, stirring constantly)

2 Cups Sugar

2 Cups Water

½ Cup Butter

1 TSP Flour

3 Eggs – Beat Whites separately and add last to mixture




MODERN VARIATION – Use 1 ¼ Cups Sugar and can substitute 1 ½ TSP Corn Starch.

Refrigerate and serve cool.