The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 485 — Fresh Raspberry or Strawberry Sauce for Pudding
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 485 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Mash 1½ glasses of raspberries or strawberries with a spoon and squeeze through a napkin. Dilute the juice with one glass of boiled water.
Add ½ glass of table wine or ¼ glass of Madeira and sugar, and bring to the boil. Stir in one teaspoon of potato flour mixed with water, boil again while stirring, and serve with pudding.
To provide
½ Russian pound, that is 1½ glasses, of raspberries or strawberries ½ glass of table wine | Or ¼ glass of Madeira ½ glass of sugar 1 teaspoon of potato flour |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 485. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.