The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3346 — Almond Sherbet
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3346 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
For 3 pounds sugar take 2½ glasses water and cook as for raspberry sherbet in recipe No. 3345.
Remove from the heat and, while stirring with a spatula, add one full small saucer of grated sweet and bitter almonds in equal proportions.
Historical editorial note: Equal quantities of bitter almonds are potentially hazardous owing to cyanogenic compounds; this period recipe must not be prepared literally.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3346. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.