The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3278 — White or Blue Grape Preserve
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3278 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Remove the seeds from grapes. For each pound of seeded fruit allow 2 pounds sugar.
Powder half the sugar (1 pound) and sprinkle over the grapes overnight. Next day make syrup from the remaining pound sugar and ¾ glass water, boil and cool slightly.
Add the sugared grapes and cook until ready and until the berries begin to sink to the bottom.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3278. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.