The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1630 — Apple Pie with Sour Cream
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1630 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Core and peel six to twelve apples, poach until half tender and cool. Fill with jam and arrange on a dish.
Mix one and a half glasses very fresh sour cream, four yolks, one spoonful flour and a little sugar; fold in four whipped whites.
Pour over the apples and bake in a moderately warm oven.
To provide
6–9 apples and ½–1 glass jam 1½ glasses sour cream | 4 eggs and 1 spoonful flour ½ glass sugar |
Historical editorial note: The method allows six to twelve apples but the ingredients table lists six to nine.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1630. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.