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Strawberry Cream

Source of Recipe


From "Herbs and Things" by Jeanne Rose






List of Ingredients



• 1/2 ounce white beeswax
  
• 1-1/2 ounces sweet almond oil
  
• 1 ounce apricot kernel oil
  
• 1 ounce strawberry juice
  
• 8 drops tincture of Benzoin
  






Instructions



1. Wash, drain, and mash 4 to 5 large strawberries. Squeeze out the juice and strain through muslin or cheesecloth.
   
   
2. Heat the beeswax and the oils together in a double boiler until the wax is melted. Remove from the heat and add the juice quickly. Beat the mixture until it is fluffy.
   
   
3. Add the benzoin and beat until it is cool. You must beat the mixture until it cools, or else it will separate.