The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 733 — Stewed Apples for Roasts
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 733 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Core and peel six to ten apples, cut each into quarters and put into a saucepan.
Add one spoonful of butter, two spoonfuls of fine sugar and three or four spoonfuls of water. Cover and stew until soft.
Serve with roast beef, duck or goose. Dried apples may also be used, but should be cooked tender in more water first.
To provide
6–10 apples and 1 spoonful of butter | 2 spoonfuls of sugar |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 733. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.