The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2714 — Melon Jelly
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2714 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Peel and seed 1–1¼ pounds of ripe, good melon and grate the flesh. Add 1 glass of French white wine, bring to a boil and strain through a napkin.
Boil ¾ pound of sugar with 1 glass of water and add dissolved isinglass. Mix with the prepared melon juice, clarify with paper, strain and chill until set. The source says to add enough water to obtain at least 4 glasses of liquid.
To provide
1–1¼ pounds of melon. 1 glass of white wine. ¾ pound of lump sugar, about 1½ glasses. | ½ lemon. 10–12 zolotniks of isinglass. |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2714. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.