The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1847 — Shortcrust Apple Pie
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1847 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Prepare and fully bake a pastry shell using any shortcrust dough from Nos. 1825–1832.
Cover with apple marmalade, or peel and finely shred one and a half pounds apples and stew with sugar, a spoonful rum and cinnamon.
Spread the warm or cooled apple mixture over the already baked crust.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1847. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.