The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1507 — Smolensk Groat Pudding with Apples and Jam
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1507 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Bring three glasses of milk to a boil and gradually stir in a glass of Smolensk groats. When thickened, cool.
Beat in six yolks, half a spoonful of unsalted butter and a spoonful of sugar, then fold in six whipped whites.
Butter a mould and layer groat porridge, jam, more porridge and sliced apples sprinkled with sugar, repeating to fill.
Steam and serve with syrup or another sweet sauce.
To provide
3 glasses milk and 1 glass Smolensk groats 6 eggs and ⅓ Russian pound butter ⅓ glass sugar and ½ glass jam | 2–3 apples and 2 rusks Optional syrup or sauce |
Historical editorial note: The printed butter and sugar totals differ from the small quantities described during mixing.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1507. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.