The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3369 — Melon Syrup
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3369 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Choose a ripe fragrant melon, peel as for eating, dice and put in a jar. Proceed as in recipe No. 3362.
Because melon is not acidic, the author suggests adding lemon juice or citric acid.
Historical editorial note: The linked sun-steeping process is not a safe contemporary method for preserving low-acid melon. Adding an unspecified amount of acid does not establish safe acidity.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3369. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.