57. TO CLARIFY COARSE BROWN SUGAR.

Put 50 pounds of coarse brown sugar into a pan, which will contain

1-3d more, pour in 20 pints of water, well mixed with 5 whites of

eggs; pound 5 pounds of small charcoal, mix it in the pan while on

the fire, and boil it till it looks as black as ink. If it rises too

fast, add cold water, strain it through a bag, and though at first it

will be black, continue to strain it until it becomes quite clear;

which may be seen by putting the syrup in a glass. Put it back until

it comes out as fine as clarified loaf sugar.