The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2761 — Another Mixed-Fruit Compote
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2761 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Peel and cook apples, pears and plums and arrange them in a glass salad bowl. Place fresh grapes in the centre and surround with watermelon cut into cubes that have first been sprinkled with sugar and moistened with rum.
Cook a syrup, let it cool and pour it over all the fruit several hours before serving.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2761. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.