The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3818 — Keeping Hazelnuts Fresh, Another Method
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3818 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Select good nuts and layer with very dry sand in a glazed earthenware pot.
Cover with cloth and coat the opening with brickmaking clay. Let dry, sealing any cracks, and keep in a cellar or wine cellar.
The author claims the nuts keep several years, preferring small pots so all nuts taken out can be used promptly.
Historical editorial note: The claim of multiyear freshness in sealed sand is historical and unverified.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3818. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.