Red Bean Cake

Ingredients

• 2 pounds red beans
• 2 ounces unflavored gelatine
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 cups granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Boil beans approximately 3 hours. Rub through a sieve.
2. Dissolve gelatine in the water. Add sugar and gelatine to beans, and cook slowly for 6 to 8 hours.
3. Turn into an 8 or 9 inch square pan. Cool.
4. Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares or rectangles.
5. Wrap pieces in cherry leaves, if desired.
6. Serve with tea.