SC - Sugar Maples

[Tim & Dee]

>---------
>> CorwynWdwd wrote:
>> >
>> > > And what is Sweet Water?
>> >
>> > Context is everything... my FIRST guess as to sweet water would be is
>> > Wondering what the origonal quote was
>> > as opposed to conduit water. Like spring water. Just a guess.
>> >
>> > Corwyn
>> Also just a guess, but if it was mentioned in conjunction with the
>> trees, I'm thinking it might be fresh tapped sap. It would help to know
>> the context of the term...
>> Angelique
>
>If I remember correctly (currently I am under the influence of
>decongestants)  :-)
>I believe that sugar water was called for in a "period" recipe.  I can't
>remember if it was in a period recipe or not but I think it was.
>
>Dierdre

Hello!  Sugar water is called for in Harleian 279, Dyuerse Bake Meats, #41,
Flathouns in lente.  It is an almond tart made with a "thrifty" milk of
almonds, diluted with sugar water.

I agree with Corwyn - what is the context?

HTH,

Cindy/Sincgiefu


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