The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3639 — Walnut Butter
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3639 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Take 1 pound walnuts in their shells, crack and remove the kernels. Scald the kernels, peel off their skins and pound very finely, adding a little milk.
Transfer to a decanter, pour in 1 bottle of the thickest cream and churn butter from the mixture.
Once the butter gathers, wash thoroughly and rub through a sieve.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3639. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.