The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3701 — Keeping Apples Fresh, Third Method
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3701 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Apples may also be stored in buckets or small tubs with tight lids, initially on ice until frosts begin and then deep in the icehouse without letting them freeze.
Fruit intended to last until spring was also stored in pits like potatoes, under a deep layer of dried leaves with boards placed above.
Historical editorial note: Outdoor pit storage is a historical method with potential moisture, contamination and spoilage risks.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3701. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.