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Raspberries, raw-stirred

Raw-stirred raspberries are made from 6 kg crushed berries stirred for half an hour with 2 kg sugar and 5 g benzoate dissolved in 1 dl water, filled into jars and sealed with paraffin. From Erken's Stor kokebok (1949), p. 726.

Source: Henriette Schønberg Erken, Stor kokebok, 1949-utg. s. 726 (falt i det fri)

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About the dish

Erken describes the raw preserve as an excellent vitamin dish for children and for various desserts.

How to make it

  1. 1

    Crush the berries

    Clean and crush the berries.

  2. 2

    Add and stir

    Add the benzoate dissolved in 1 dl water and the sugar. Stir for 1/2 hour.

  3. 3

    Fill

    Fill jars and pour a thin layer of melted paraffin on top.

  4. 4

    Note

    Sodium benzoate is a food additive (E211) with regulated use. A paraffin layer is no longer recommended; keep cold or freeze.

Changes from the original

"Benzoesurt natron" is rendered as sodium benzoate; "1 del." is 1 dl. Food safety advice is added.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use other berries?
Yes, the text mentions garden berries and wild berries as well as raspberries.
What is it used for?
For various desserts, according to Erken.

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