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Ukrainian uzvar dried-fruit drink in a glass pitcher and two tumblers.

Ukrainian Uzvar

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A clear Ukrainian dried-fruit drink steeped with apples, pears, prunes, honey, cinnamon, cloves, and lemon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Steeping and Chilling 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Uzvar
  • 10 cups water
  • 2 cups dried apple slices unsweetened
  • 1 cup dried pear slices unsweetened
  • 3/4 cup pitted prunes
  • 2 whole cinnamon sticks
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1/3 cup honey or to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Glass pitcher
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Simmer:
  1. Rinse dried fruit in cool water. Bring the water to a boil, add apples, pears, prunes, cinnamon, and cloves, then reduce to a very gentle simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat, cover, and steep for at least 2 hours.
Sweeten and Chill:
  1. When warm rather than hot, stir in honey and lemon juice. Taste and adjust sweetness.
  2. Strain for a clear drink, reserving some fruit if desired. Chill for at least 2 hours and serve without ice.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 1gSodium: 12mgFiber: 4gSugar: 34g

Notes

  • Use unsweetened dried fruit so the final sweetness remains balanced.
  • For a clearer drink, keep the simmer gentle and avoid pressing fruit through the strainer.