From a 1951 Woman’s Day magazine.
Ingredients
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
¼ cup cold water
¾ cup sugar, separated
1 cup boiling water
pinch of salt
zest of 1 lemon
juice of 2 lemons
3 eggs, separated
Directions
Soak the gelatin in ¼ cup cold water for five minutes. In a medium bowl, mix ½ cup sugar, salt and one cup boiling water. Add the lemon zest and juice. Chill until slightly thickened. Beat the egg whites until foamy, then gradually add 1 /4 cup sugar and beat until stiff. Add to the gelatin mixture and bet thoroughly. Pour into molds and chill. Serve with the custard sauce.
Custard Sauce:
Mix 3 egg yolks, ¼ cup sugar, 1 ½ cups milk and a little grated orange rind.
a little of each 