The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2442 — Apple Sauce for Apple or Rice Pudding
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2442 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Peel 3 fresh sweet apples, remove their cores and cut the flesh into pieces. Rinse the peels, first boil them in 3 glasses of water, strain the liquid and pour it over the apple pieces. Add about 6 lumps of sugar and 1 vershok of cinnamon and cook until tender. Mix 1 teaspoon of potato flour with a little cold water, pour it in while stirring, bring the sauce to the boil and serve.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2442. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.