The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3762 — Pickled Cherries for Salad
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3762 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Wipe ripe cherries dry, put in a jar and cover with cold vinegar previously boiled with spices.
For 4 pounds cherries take 1½ pounds sugar and 4½ glasses vinegar. Otherwise follow recipe No. 3572.
Historical editorial note: The historical preservation procedure does not specify validated final acidity.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3762. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.