The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3759 — Cherry Dessert in Honey
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3759 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Fill a jar with the ripest cherries layered with thinly cut lemon zest and cover with fresh honey.
After two weeks drain the released juice, put the cherries in a bowl and stir any honey remaining in the bottom of the jar into the juice. Return the cherries to the jar and pour the mixed liquid over them.
Historical editorial note: Room-temperature fruit maceration without validated conditions may cause spoilage.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3759. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.