The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2693 — Cranberry Ice Cream
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2693 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Pour 2½ glasses of water over a piece of cinnamon and some lemon zest or vanilla, add sugar and bring to a boil. Pour in the juice of 1 glass of cranberries, strain and let cool.
Transfer to an ice-cream mould and freeze as described in the general instructions.
To provide
1 glass of cranberries, about ½ pound. ¾ pound of sugar. | Cinnamon, lemon zest or vanilla. 6 glasses of salt for the ice bath. |
Historical editorial note: The salt is for the external freezing mixture.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2693. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.