Oyster Stew Recipe with Mace

2 – 1/4 sticks of butter
1 pint oysters
4 cups milk
Salt and pepper
1/3 cup fine cracker crumbs
Dash of mace

Heat 1/4 stick of butter and oysters in the top of a double boiler. In a sauce pan, scald milk and add 1/4 stick butter, salt, pepper, and crumbs. Pour into boiler with oysters and let stand about 10 minutes before serving. Makes about 6 cups.