The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2739 — Dried-Apple Kissel
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2739 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Take ½ pound of dried apples, cover with 6 glasses of water and simmer until soft. Strain and rub the apples through a sieve, then return the purée to a saucepan.
Add ¼–½ glass of sugar and bring to a boil. Mix ¼–½ glass of potato starch with 1 glass of water, pour it in and boil briefly while stirring briskly. Transfer to a mould, cool and serve.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2739. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.