A historical sauce from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Any fruit jelly can be used. Keep warm in a dish of hot water until time to serve, stirring occasionally
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Melt two tablespoonfuls of sugar and half a cupful of jelly over the fire in a cupful of boiling water, adding also two tablespoonfuls of butter
Stir into it a teaspoonful of cornstarch, dissolved in half a cupful of water or wine
Add it to the jelly and let it come to a boil
Set it in a dish of hot water to keep it warm until time to serve; stir occasionally
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Cornstarch acts as a thickening agent by absorbing water and swelling when heated, creating a stable gel structure that gives the sauce body without cloudiness. The pectin already present in the fruit jelly combines with the sugar to reinforce the sauce's consistency while adding fruity flavor. Butter emulsifies into the warm liquid, providing richness and a glossy sheen while mellowing the sweetness of the jelly and sugar.
The sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently in a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring frequently until warmed through and smooth.
Store cooled sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. The sauce will thicken when chilled; reheat gently over low heat or in a double boiler, whisking to restore smooth consistency. Add a tablespoon of water if needed to adjust thickness.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently in a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring frequently until warmed through and smooth.
Store cooled sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. The sauce will thicken when chilled; reheat gently over low heat or in a double boiler, whisking to restore smooth consistency. Add a tablespoon of water if needed to adjust thickness.
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