The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3767 — Imported-Style Liqueur Cherries
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3767 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Cover large ripe cherries with cognac and leave two days, then drain.
Make thick syrup from water and 1½ glasses fine sugar, cool and pour over the fruit.
The source also suggests adding one small glass cognac for each glass water used in the syrup.
Historical editorial note: The historical infusion is not a modern validated preservation protocol.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3767. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.