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Uzvar (compote) or, as it was also called kisselitsa, var, zvar, still remains one of the most popular drinks of Ukrainians. It is made from dried berries: pears, apples, plums, cherries, blueberries, in the southern regions uzvar made of apricots is quite widespread. Ukrainians dried the fruits in the sun, in ordinary or special ovens - dryers or baths.

The uzvar was cooked mainly in the oven both on holidays and on weekdays. Compote was the second most important dish after Christmas. The liquid was poured into a beautiful jug and placed next to the corner. The thick of the berries was poured into a bowl and also served to the table.

Ingredients

  • Sugar — 1 cup,
  • Dried apples — 100 g,
  • Dried cherries — 100 g,
  • Dried pears — 100 g,
  • Dried plums — 100 g,
  • Raisins — 50 g,
  • Water — 1 liter.

The process of cooking

  1. Sort and wash dried fruits and berries, add sugar (can be replaced with honey), fill with water. Cook under a closed lid for 3-4 hours.
  2. When the thick softens, remove the uzvar from the heat and put in a cool place to cool down.

It tastes better after it infuses.

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Uzvar

Area: Center of Ukraine, North of Ukraine, East of Ukraine, West of Ukraine, South of Ukraine

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