The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3315 — Cherry Jelly
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3315 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Stone the cherries, crush a few stones and cook with just enough water to barely cover the fruit. Do not boil for long; strain.
For each glass strained juice use 2 glasses sugar and reduce nearly halfway between the two measurement marks.
Historical editorial note: Crushed cherry stones can contain cyanogenic substances. This is a historical method and is not recommended for literal modern preparation.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3315. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.