SUGAR OVEN

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SUGAR OVEN

Household sugar is normally sold in the form of large loaves, shaped like dunces caps : these are prepared in the fill-house then baked in the oven

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1858 Baked Caps Cultivation Fill Form House Hold Loaves Manufacture Oven Prepared Processes Shaped Sold Sugar

EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this image of a traditional sugar oven from the late 19th century. In this era, household sugar was not readily available in the familiar granulated form we know today, but instead was sold as large loaves, shaped like dunce caps. These loaves were meticulously prepared in the home before being baked in this very oven. The sugar cultivation process began with the extraction of the juice from the sugarcane or sugar beet. This juice was then boiled to create a thick syrup, which was cooled and crystallized. The resulting crystals were then shaped into loaves and left to dry before being transported to the home for baking. The sugar oven was an essential part of the sugar-making process in the household. The oven was filled with wood and lit, allowing the loaves of sugar to be placed inside to melt and recrystallize. Once the sugar had reached the desired consistency, it was carefully removed from the oven and allowed to cool and harden before being cut into smaller pieces for use in the kitchen. This historical photograph, taken circa 1858, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and the intricate processes involved in the manufacture of sugar in the home. The large, looming oven stands as a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of those who came before us, as they transformed raw sugarcane or beets into the sweet treat we all know and love. As you sip your favorite sweet beverage, take a moment to appreciate the rich history behind the sugar that sweetens it. This image is a reminder of the past, and the many steps that went into bringing sugar into our homes.

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