The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1973 — Pomegranate Jelly
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1973 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Boil two and a half glasses water with three quarters pound lump sugar.
Add dissolved gelatin, juice of one lemon and six or seven pomegranates, then a spoonful orange-flower water or two to four spoonfuls rose water.
Clarify with paper if desired, strain and set as directed in the general note.
To provide
¾ pound sugar and 1 lemon 6–7 pomegranates and 10–11 gelatin sheets | 2–4 spoonfuls rose water or 1 spoonful orange-flower water |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1973. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.