The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2728 — Cranberry Mousse
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2728 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Prepare the cranberry mixture as for jelly No. 1982 and reduce to 3 glasses before turning it into mousse.
To provide
¾ glass of cranberries or barberries. ½ vershok of vanilla and lemon zest. 1 teaspoon of rum. | Or 2 tablespoons of rosewater. 1 full glass of sugar. About 5 zolotniks of isinglass. |
Historical editorial note: The source provides cranberry and barberry as alternatives even though this entry is headed 'Cranberry Mousse'.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2728. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.