The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3854 — Keeping Currants Almost Fresh
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3854 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Prepare a thin syrup with one glass water and one glass fine sugar and keep warm over coals.
Dip each attractive currant sprig into the syrup, immediately lay on a dish and dry in a gently heated oven.
Pack carefully in jars, tie and keep somewhere dry.
Historical editorial note: The original does not establish validated moisture content or storage duration.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3854. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.