Original Receipt from 'The Skilful Cook' by Mary Harrison (Harrison 1884)Jam Sauce.
Ingredients--3 tablespoonfuls of red jam.
pint of water.
1 oz. of lump sugar.
Juice of half a lemon.
Method.--Boil the jam, sugar, and water together for three minutes.
Add the lemon juice, and strain.
The lemon may be omitted if the flavour is not liked.