The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2772 — Sweet Pie or Small Pastries with Apples
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2772 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Prepare the dough from recipe No. 2769 or No. 2792. For the filling peel and finely chop 6–9 apples and fry them lightly with ½ glass of sugar and a little cinnamon.
Add 1–2 small glasses of sherry or rum, some finely shredded lemon zest or orange peel, and scalded currants. Stew until the mixture thickens, cool and use it to cover or fill the pastry.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2772. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.