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Red Bean Cake
2 pounds red beans
2 ounces unflavored gelatine
1/4 cup water
4 cups granulated sugar
Boil beans approximately 3 hours. Rub through a sieve. Dissolve gelatine in the water. Add sugar and gelatine and cook slowly 6 to 8 hours.
Turn into an 8- or 9-inch square pan. Cool. Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares or rectangles. Wrap pieces in cherry leaves if desired.
Serve with tea.
