The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2729 — Barberry Mousse
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2729 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Prepare this barberry mousse as for jelly No. 1982 and reduce to 3 glasses. The original repeats the same alternative ingredients as the preceding cranberry 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. |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2729. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.