Creamed Stewed Peas

Ingredients

• 1 quart peas, shelled
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• Salt to taste
• Sweet cream, as needed
• Flour, optional (for thickening)

Method

1. 1 Shell peas and sort by size, setting older peas aside to cook first.
2. 2 Place older peas in a porcelain kettle with boiling water and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. 3 Add younger peas to the kettle and cover closely.
4. 4 Simmer gently until tender, about 25-30 more minutes.
5. 5 Season with salt and stir in sweet cream to desired juiciness.
6. 6 Optional: Thicken the juice with a little flour if preferred.