The Book of Household Management by Mrs. Beeton

1085. INGREDIENTS.--To each 1 gallon of water allow 1 oz. of salt; 15 or

16 artichokes, 1 oz. butter, pepper and salt to taste. _Mode_.--Boil the artichokes as in the preceding recipe until tender; drain and press the water from them, and beat them up with a fork. When thoroughly mashed and free from lumps, put them into a saucepan with the butter and a seasoning of white pepper and salt; keep stirring over the fire until the artichokes are quite hot, and serve. _Time_.--About 20 minutes. _Average cost_, 2d. per lb. _Sufficient_ for 6 or 7 persons. _Seasonable_ from September to June. JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES WITH WHITE SAUCE. (Entremets, or to be served with the Second Course as a Side-dish.)