The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3807 — Lemon Zest
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3807 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Shave the thin yellow outer zest from lemons, avoiding the white pith.
Dry it on a windowsill and store in jars, or dry near a stove, pound and mix with sugar.
Alternatively grate fresh zest into sugar and keep in a covered jar for flavouring bread and other dishes.
The author also suggests rubbing sugar over a lemon to absorb the zest and storing the flavoured sugar in a corked jar.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3807. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.