Dried fruit uzvar
Origin of the recipe
Uzvar, or vzvar, is an old Russian drink similar to compote. However, there is a difference: while compote is boiled from start to finish, uzvar is steeped, brought to a boil, and then removed from the heat. This drink retains many more nutrients. Place a pitcher of fragrant dried fruit uzvar on the table during the Christmas holiday.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Dried apples
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Dried pear
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Prunes
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Raisin
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Honey
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Water
Kitchen utensils
- Bowl
- Pot
- Lid
- shoulder blade
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Place dried fruits in a bowl, cover with water and leave for 20-30 minutes.
Step 2:
Rinse dried fruits thoroughly under running water.
Step 3:
Pour cold water over the dried fruits in a saucepan, bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat.
Step 4:
Cover the pan with a lid and leave to steep.
Step 5:
When the uzvar becomes warm, add honey and mix thoroughly.
Step 6:
Cool the uzvar, drain the dried fruits, pour into a jug and serve.
Cooking tips
If you are making uzvar with sugar instead of honey, add 2-3 tablespoons of sugar to boiling water, simmer for a few minutes, and only then add dried fruit.
You can cover the pan not only with a lid, but also with a towel or blanket so that the uzvar cools more slowly and the dried fruits release their flavor better.
Do not add honey to hot uzvar, otherwise its beneficial properties will be largely lost.