The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3710 — Pickled Apples
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3710 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Peel about 20 apples and cut into several pieces. Boil water with sugar or honey, lower the apples into it and bring to the boil twice.
Drain in a sieve. When dry, pack in a jar.
Boil 4½ glasses vinegar with 1½ pounds sugar or honey, adding cloves, cinnamon, allspice and salt; see recipe No. 3572.
Cool the seasoned vinegar, pour over the apples, tie the jar and keep cold. Serve with roast meat.
Historical editorial note: The original does not specify a safe final acidity or validated modern canning procedure.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3710. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.