Name: Veselkas Uzvar Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 1 cup dried apples; 1 cup dried pears; 1 cup dried prunes; 1 cup dried apricots; 1 piece cinnamon stick; 4 pieces whole cloves; 5 pieces allspice berries; 2 tablespoons honey; 8 cups water

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In a large pot, combine the dried apples, dried pears, dried prunes, and dried apricots.

Prepare the Dried Fruits

Add the cinnamon stick, whole cloves, allspice berries, and water to the pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Add Spices and Water

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Simmer

After simmering, stir in the honey and adjust sweetness to taste. Simmer for another 5 minutes.

Sweeten

Remove from heat, strain the compote if desired, and serve warm or chilled.

Serve

dried apples

dried pears

dried prunes

dried apricots

cinnamon stick

whole cloves

allspice berries

honey

water

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Make Uzvar Recipe in just 45m. Ukrainian Winter Compote with Dried Fruits & Warm Spices

Uzvar Recipe

Ingredients

Dried Fruits and Spices

Method

Preparation

Prepare the Dried Fruits

Add Spices and Water

Simmer

Sweeten

Serve

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