The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1970 — Orange-Flower Water Jelly
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1970 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Boil three and a half glasses water with three quarters pound sugar.
While hot dissolve gelatin, add three or four spoonfuls orange-flower water and juice of one lemon.
Optionally clarify with paper, strain through a cloth and set according to the general note.
To provide
¾ pound lump sugar, about 2¼ glasses 3–4 tablespoons orange-flower water | 1 lemon and ½ egg white 10–11 zolotnik gelatin |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1970. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.