The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3375 — Third Method for Keeping Berries and Fruit through Winter
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3375 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
For each pound berries use 1 pound sugar and ½ glass rum. Put prepared berries or fruit into a jar in layers with sugar and the finest rum, mixing gently.
Remove twigs from berries. Peel apples or pears and cut each fruit into quarters. Several kinds of fruit or berries may be layered in one jar.
Tie the jar with animal bladder.
Historical editorial note: The historical alcohol-and-sugar preservation proportions are not guaranteed to prevent microbial spoilage; this is an archival recipe.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3375. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.