The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3739 — Dried Plums
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3739 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Dry ripe plums that have rested a little in the residual heat of an oven after bread baking, on trays covered with straw. Repeat the drying several times.
Use the dried fruit for compotes, airy baked desserts and pie fillings. Dry slowly rather than in a very hot oven.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3739. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.