Uzvar is a traditional softened vitamin drink of Ukrainian cuisine, made from dried berries and fruits, an analog of compote from dried fruits . Its unusual name comes from the word "brew", because the fruit is not brewed, but only brought to a boil, and then insist. Let's consider with you the recipes for the preparation of dried fruit from the dried fruit.
Uzvar from dried fruits
Ingredients:
- raisins - 50 g;
- dried apricots - 50 g;
- water - 2 l;
- prunes - 50 g;
- citric acid - to taste;
- dried pears - 80 g;
- Dried cherries - 80 g;
- Dried apples - 80 g;
- honey - 3 tbsp. spoons.
Preparation
How to cook a dried fruit jar? In the enamelled saucepan pour the water, put on medium heat and bring to a boil. All the dried fruits thoroughly washed several times, put on a towel and let drain off excess water. Now carefully put the dried fruits in water, mix and cook for 5 minutes. Next, remove the pan from the fire, cover with a lid and leave to infuse and cool to room temperature. Then add the citric acid to taste, put the honey, mix it and pour the drink on the glasses together with the dried fruits.
The recipe for the honeysuckle from the dog rose
The Uzvar, brewed from the dog rose, is very useful. It is a good support for immunity, especially in winter.
Ingredients:
- rosehips fresh or dried - 50 pcs .;
- boiled water - 1 l;
- sugar or honey - to taste.
Preparation
So, for the preparation of the Uzvara we take berries of the dog rose, fill them with water, put it on a weak fire and bring it to a boil. Then gently remove the saucepan from the plate, cover with a lid and leave to infuse in a cool place for about 60 minutes. Before consumption, compote from the dogrose filter and add, if desired, sugar or natural honey.
Enjoy your meal!