The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3713 — Soaked Apples, Third Method
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3713 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
To 1 vedro water add 1–2 pounds honey or sugar molasses, ¼ pound (½ glass) salt, tarragon and basil.
Boil about half an hour, cool and pour over apples. Continue as in the earlier soaked-apple methods.
Historical editorial note: The recipe describes historical preservation without measured pH or modern storage safety validation.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3713. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.