Take halfe a dozen of thick-rined Lemmons, cut them through the middest, and boyle them tender in faire water, then stamp them in a Morter, strayne the juyce or pulp from them, and dry it, and put two pound of Shugar to it, then make it into what fashion you will, on a sheet of white paper, dry it in an Oven, and turne it often for two dayes and two nights, for in that time it will be dry enough; box it thus up, and it will endure all the Yeare.

To Make Lemon Paste

Take six lemons with thick rinds and cut them in half. Boil them in fresh water until they are tender. Mash them in a mortar, then strain out the juice or pulp. Dry this strained pulp, then mix in two pounds of sugar.

Shape the mixture however you like on a sheet of white paper. Dry it in a warm oven, turning it often over the course of two days and two nights. By then it will be fully dried. Store it in boxes, and it will keep for a whole year.

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