The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3790 — Melon Compote with Roast Meat
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3790 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Prepare as for melon preserve in recipe No. 3265, using half as much sugar.
Other melon preparations are preserves Nos. 3265 and 3289, jelly No. 3313, syrup No. 3337 and nalivka No. 3410.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3790. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.