Mix three table-spoonfuls of arrow root powder in a tea-cup of
water till quite smooth, cover it, and let it stand a quarter of
an hour. Put the yellow peel of a lemon into a skillet with a pint
of water, and let it boil till reduced to one half. Then take out
the lemon-peel, and pour in the dissolved arrow root, (while the
water is still boiling;) add sufficient white sugar to sweeten it
well, and let it boil together for five or six minutes. It may be
seasoned (if thought necessary) with two tea-spoonfuls of wine,
and some grated nutmeg.
It may be boiled in milk instead of water, or in wine and water,
according to the state of the person for whom it is wanted.