The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2034 — Dried-Fruit Compote
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2034 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Wash one and a half pounds mixed prunes, pears, dried apples or dried apricots in warm water.
Cover with water and cook with cinnamon until tender; transfer to a glass bowl.
Prepare a separate syrup with zest of half a lemon and a little lemon juice, reduce to one or one and a half glasses and cool.
Pour the cold syrup over the fruit.
To provide
1½ pounds mixed dried fruit ¼–½ pound sugar | Cinnamon or lemon zest Juice of ¼ lemon |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2034. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.