The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2013 — Raspberry, Currant, Cherry or Plum Kissel
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2013 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Boil one to one and a half pounds raspberries, red or blackcurrants, cherries or plums with water.
Crush, strain and measure five glasses juice. Add a quarter to half pound sugar rubbed on lemon zest and boil.
Mix a glass sifted potato starch with a glass cold water, stir into the juice and cook until thick.
The author recommends a stoneware or copper vessel to prevent the colour darkening.
To provide
1–1½ pounds berries ½–1 glass sugar | 1 glass sifted potato starch Lemon zest Sugar and cream separately |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2013. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.