The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2712 — Gooseberry Jelly
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2712 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Combine 2 glasses of gooseberry juice, 1 pound of sugar, finely pared zest of 1 lemon and 2 glasses of water; bring to a boil.
Add ½ glass of isinglass solution, clarify with paper as described in the original, strain and leave to set in a mould.
To provide
2 glasses of gooseberry juice. 1 pound, or 3 glasses, of lump sugar. | Zest of 1 lemon. 10 zolotniks of isinglass. |
Historical editorial note: The ingredient list expresses the pound of sugar as 3 glasses; both historic measures are retained.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2712. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.