The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3251 — Ripe Red Gooseberry Preserve
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3251 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Gather fairly ripe, large red gooseberries and carefully remove the centres. Rinse with cold water.
For every 1 pound prepared fruit use 1½ pounds sugar and 1 glass water. Boil the syrup, add the berries and cook as usual, first over a stronger and then over a gentle heat.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3251. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.