The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3859 — Uncooked Blackcurrant Jelly
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3859 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Clean the currants and press out juice without rubbing through a sieve.
Mix 1 pound juice with 1 pound fine sifted sugar, stirring steadily in one direction while adding sugar little by little.
The author says it sets into a fragrant jelly after two or three hours.
Historical editorial note: This uncooked mixture has no verified safe shelf life.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3859. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.