The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1703 — Vareniki with Prunes
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1703 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Wash one and a half Russian pounds prunes and cook until soft, sieve to remove skins and stones, add a quarter glass fine sugar and cook further to a thick purée. Cool.
Make dough and form dumplings as described in No. 1691, fill with prune purée and boil until done.
Serve sprinkled with sugar and covered with the freshest sour cream.
To provide
1½ Russian pounds prunes ¼ glass fine sugar | 3 glasses flour, 2 eggs, sugar and sour cream separately |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1703. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.