The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1699 — Vareniki with Plum Purée
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1699 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Prepare dough and shape vareniki with a filling of plum purée, following No. 1691.
Serve with plum syrup, fresh sour cream or melted butter.
Historical editorial note: The original gives three glasses flour, two eggs and salt for dough, one and a half glasses plum purée and two or three spoonfuls butter or one and a half glasses sour cream for serving.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1699. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.