The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3272 — Peach Preserve, Another Method
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3272 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Peel the peaches, weigh and arrange on a dish. Scald with boiling water from a samovar, cover and leave for about 5 minutes.
For each pound peaches boil 2 pounds sugar with 1 glass water. Add the fruit and simmer gently until the syrup becomes clear.
Remove from heat, let cool and pack into a jar.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3272. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.