Four big oranges
One lemon
One pint of water
Sugar, 3/4 lb.

"Squeeze the oranges and the lemon and strain the juice. Boil the sugar in the water for ten minutes, put in the juice when cold, strain again and put in the freezer."

This recipe was taken from "The Italian Cook Book: the Art of Eating Well, Practical Recipes of the Italian Cuisine" by Mrs. Maria Gentile. It was published in the U.S. in 1919. For the entire copyright-free cookbook see www.archive.org. A variety of recipes from this cookbook can also be found on this website.... Photo: Mary Melfi.

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