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 Lady Baltimore. 5 figs, 1 c. chopped pecans,1 c. raisins, cut.

Nut. 1/3 c. chopped nuts.

Orange 2 tbsp. finely chopped candied orange peel.

Pineapple. Use three tbsp. of pineapple juice instead of water.

Praline. ½ c. of rolled almond, peanut or walnut brittle.

Prune. ½ c. finely chopped cooked or steamed prunes.

Prune-Almond. ½ c. finely chopped cooked prunes and 1/3 c. blanched, chopped almonds.

Cook twelve minutes in double boiler, stirring constantly. Cool before spreading.

Beat eggs well and add sugar then other ingredients. Cook in double boiler until thick. Use whites for silver cake or cheroqueets.

Beat well and cook slowly in double boiler till thick, stirring all the time.