This is an excerpt from A Book of Cookrye
(England, 1591)
The original source can be found at
Mark and Jane Waks' website
To stue Sparrowes. Take Ale and set it on the fire, and when it seetheth scum it, and then put in your Sparrowes and small Raisins, Sugar and Sinamon, Ginger, and Dates, and let them boyle togither, and then take marrows or Butter, and a little vergious, and keepe it close. And when it is enough, make Sops in Platters and serve them forth.
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