The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2009 — Kissel from Dried Apples
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2009 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Boil half a pound dried apples in six glasses water until tender, strain and rub through a sieve.
Return to a saucepan with a quarter to half glass sugar and boil.
Mix a quarter to half glass potato starch with one glass water and pour into hot fruit mixture, stirring quickly. Bring to a boil, transfer to a mould, cool and serve.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2009. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.