The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3283 — Sweet Apple Preserve, Another Method
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3283 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Peel and shred 20 medium-sized very sweet apples. Squeeze juice from 3 lemons over them, add 4 heaped tablespoons fine sugar and mix.
Measure the apple mixture. For each glass take 1½ glasses lump sugar and ½ glass water, boil into syrup, add the apples and cook until translucent.
Add the zest from 1½ lemons to the pan while the apples cook.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3283. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.