The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3746 — Transporting Pears
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3746 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Pack pears for transport in boxes, wrapping each in paper and layering with bran or dry moss.
The author reports an American practice of wrapping ripe pears in cotton paper to slow further ripening, and unripe pears in sheepskin to encourage ripening.
Historical editorial note: The described effects of specific historical wrapping materials are anecdotal and not independently verified.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3746. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.