Recipe of the month
July
Orange Posset
(Rachel Whitwell of Kendal 1771-1833)
Juice of 3 Seville oranges and 1 lemon
Peeled zest of 2 oranges
Sugar to taste
1 pint cream
Candied orange and lemon peel
Stir sugar into juices in a serving bowl
Boil the cream with the zest, then pour through a sieve held high above the bowl
Leave in a cool place overnight
Decorate with zest and candied peel