The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3802 — How to Keep Lemons Fresh: Introduction
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3802 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
The author says lemons reached the region twice a year, in May and September, so households had to provision for the next half year; at other times lemons were expensive or difficult to obtain.
She introduces methods for using May lemons, beginning with keeping them fresh in recipe No. 3803.
Historical editorial note: These trade and seasonality observations refer to the book's historical setting, not modern supply chains.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3802. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.