The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1616 — Apple Slices Fried in Butter
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1616 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Core, peel and rub three Russian pounds of apples with lemon, then slice. Dip in egg and rusks and fry in butter mixed with pork fat; the original calls for a spoonful of vodka in the frying fat.
Drain on absorbent paper, turning the slices, transfer to a warm dish and sprinkle with sugar and, optionally, cinnamon.
Warm in the oven for several minutes. Serve with sabayon or syrup.
To provide
3 Russian pounds apples and ½ lemon 2 eggs and 5–6 rusks 1 Russian pound butter | or ½ pound butter and ½ pound frying fat ½ glass sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon Sabayon or syrup separately |
Historical editorial note: Adding alcohol to hot fat is dangerous and should not be followed.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1616. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.