Ukrainian Dried Fruit Compote Uzvar |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This compote, a traditional dish made from dried fruit is served for Christmas Eve. Ingredients:
4 ounces dried prunes, pitted |
4 ounces raisins |
8 ounces dried apples, slices |
8 ounces dried pear halves, quarters |
1 cup honey (clover or wild) |
1 cinnamon stick |
6 cloves |
2 quarts apple cider |
1 lemon, juice and peel of |
Directions:
1. Combine fruit in a large pot and fill with enough cider to cover it by a third or more.
2. (The fruit will absorb a lot of liquid.) Add cloves and lemon peel.
3. Simmer until the larger pieces are cooked but not falling apart.
4. Pour off liquid and cook until reduced by a third.
5. To reduced liquid add honey, cinnamon, lemon juice, and fruit.
6. Reheat, stirring.
7. Taste, and add more lemon juice if needed.
8. Serve warm in crystal or clear glass bowls.
9. Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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