Uzvar

Name: Uzvar
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 2 oz dried apple; 2 oz dried plum (prune); 2 oz dried pear; 2 oz dried apricot; 1 oz dried rosehip; 1/2 cinnamon stick; 4 clove; 6 cups water; 2 tbsp honey (optional); 1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional)

A traditional Ukrainian fruit compote made with dried fruits and warming spices - this sweet, aromatic beverage is typically served cold or warm and is perfect year-round.

30 minEasyServes 4120 cal/serving

UkrainianNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetopVeganGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-Free

Ingredients

2 oz dried apple
2 oz dried plum (prune)
2 oz dried pear
2 oz dried apricot
1 oz dried rosehip
1/2 cinnamon stick
4 clove
6 cups water
2 tbsp honey (optional)
1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

1

Rinse all the dried fruits under cold water to remove any dust.
2

Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large pot.
3

Add 2 oz dried apple, 2 oz dried plum (prune), 2 oz dried pear, 2 oz dried apricot, and 1 oz dried rosehip to the boiling water.
4

Add 1/2 cinnamon stick and 4 clove to the pot.
5

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the fruits have softened and the liquid has absorbed their flavors.
6

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
7

Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a serving pitcher, pressing gently on the fruit to extract all the liquid.
8

Stir in 2 tbsp honey (optional) if desired for additional sweetness.
9

Serve warm or chilled, garnished with a pinch of 1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional) if desired.

Questions

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