Uzvar (Ukrainian Dried Fruit Drink)

A traditional Ukrainian drink made by gently simmering dried apples, pears, and prunes with warming cloves and a touch of honey. Naturally sweet, fragrant, and refreshing served warm or chilled.

Prep:
35 min
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Cook:
12 servings
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A pitcher of Uzvar next to a bowl of dried fruit
A pitcher of Uzvar next to a bowl of dried fruit

Ingredients

About 12 ounces (3 cups) Mixed dried fruits- sugar and additive-free (apples, prunes, pears)

4 TBSP honey

3 Whole cloves

12⅔ cups water

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340 g mixed dried fruits (apples, prunes, pears)

60 mL honey

3 whole cloves

3 L water

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Instructions

  1. Rinse the dried fruits thoroughly under running water. Transfer them to a large pot and add 12 ⅔ cups of water.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 30 minutes with the lid on. Remove from the heat immediately after cooking and add the cloves.
  3. Allow the uzvar to cool until warm, then stir in the honey until completely dissolved. Serve chilled.
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This recipe was originally published in  
Used with permission from  
David Janelidze, MD, PhD; Halyna Nezhgovorova, MD, PhD; Oleg Shvets, MD, PhD
David Janelidze, MD, PhD; Halyna Nezhgovorova, MD, PhD; Oleg Shvets, MD, PhD

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