Spiced Dried Fruit Compote with Honey
A festive drink made with dried fruits, apple, and honey. Pairs well with *kutya* (Russian Christmas porridge) and deepens in flavor when steeped.
- Time
- 55 min
- Serving
- 249 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $1.37
- Protein
- 2 g
Ingredients
- 1 Dried apricotspack 200 g ≈ $3.80 25 g
- 2 Prunespack 200 g ≈ $3.50 25 g
- 3 Raisinspack 200 g ≈ $2.40 15 g
- 4 Apples≈ $3.50 per kg 80 g
- 5 Honey 12 g
- 6 Cinnamon 1 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Rinse the dried1 fruits and cut the apple4 into large chunks.
Combine the dried1 fruits and apple4 with 350 ml (1 ½ cups) water, then add a cinnamon stick.
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes on low heat until the fruits soften.
Remove from heat, cool until warm, and stir in honey.
Cover and steep for 30 minutes, then strain or serve with the fruit.
Tips
- Why it works
- Rinse the dried fruit to remove the bitterness from dust and sand, which spoils the taste of the drink. Cook the apples in large slices so they hold their shape longer and don't turn to mush.
- Substitutions
- Replace the dried apricots and prunes with dried pear or cherry in the same amount. Instead of honey, add sugar (10 g), but the flavor will be less rich.
- Common mistakes
- If the uzvar is too sour, the apples were cut too small or cooked longer than 15 minutes. Check by color: the fruit should stay bright, not turn brown.
- Storing and reheating
- Keep in the fridge for no more than 3 days. Before drinking, warm it on the stove or in the microwave to 60 degrees and stir.
- Serve with
- Serve with kutia or sweet pies at Christmas. It also works as a warm drink with oatmeal cookies.
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