The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2694 — Lemon Ice Cream
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2694 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Bring 3 glasses of water, ¾ pound of sugar and thinly pared zest of 1 lemon to a boil several times. Add the juice of 2 lemons, strain through a napkin and cool.
Transfer the syrup to an ice-cream mould and freeze.
To provide
¾ pound of sugar, almost 1½ glasses. | 2 lemons; 6 glasses of salt for the ice bath. |
Historical editorial note: Salt is specified only for the old-fashioned external freezing bath.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2694. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.