Uzvar (Ukrainian Winter Punch)

Name: Uzvar (Ukrainian Winter Punch)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 1 1/2 Quarts
Ingredients: 10 ounces (315 grams) each dried apple slices, dried apricots, and dried pitted prunes; 7 ounces (220 grams) dried sour cherries; 1 old dried vanilla pod; 2 star anise; 1 cinnamon stick; A few strips of lemon and orange zest; Clear honey; 3 quarts (96 fluid ounces/3 liters) cold water

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings
1 1/2 Quarts
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
Ukrainian

Uzvar (Ukrainian Winter Punch)

Iris Warren

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A recipe for Uzvar (Ukrainian Winter Punch) from the cookbook, Mamushka. This drink is packed with dried fruits and warming spices to get through the winter months.

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Ingredients

Servings

10 ounces (315 grams) each dried apple slices, dried apricots, and dried pitted prunes
7 ounces (220 grams) dried sour cherries
1 old dried vanilla pod without seeds
2 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
A few strips of lemon and orange zest
Clear honey to taste
3 quarts (96 fluid ounces/3 liters) cold water

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Instructions

Mix everything together in a large saucepan and cook over low heat for 1 hour.
Strain the fruit and spices out (blitz the fruit without the spices in a food processor and serve with yogurt, porridge, or rice pudding), cover, and refrigerate until ready to drink.
It will keep for up to 2 weeks and is amazing drunk warm with a shot of brandy.