Dried Apple Uzvar

Dried apple uzvar is a wholesome, vitamin-packed drink made from just four things: dried apples, boiling water, sugar, and a pinch of citric acid. Half an hour on a gentle simmer gives it a rich fruity flavor and a beautiful amber color. You can drink it both hot and cold - I recommend it!

Dried Apple Uzvar

A rich, vitamin-packed uzvar made from dried apples with sugar and a pinch of citric acid - makes 2.5 liters of drink.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 2.5 liters

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Home cooking

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2.5 l water boiling
• 150 g dried apples
• 150 g sugar
• citric acid pinch

Method

 

1. Sort through the dried apples and rinse well under cold running water. Drain in a colander and let dry.
   
2. Transfer the dried apples to a pot, pour in boiling water to make 2.5 liters, and add the sugar and citric acid.
   
3. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 30 more minutes - until fragrant, richly colored, and the dried apples have plumped up.
4. Uzvar is delicious both hot and cold. Enjoy!
   

Notes

You can reduce the sugar if the dried apples are already sweet - taste the drink toward the end of cooking.

Tips

• Be sure to sort through the dried apples and rinse them well under cold running water - this determines how clean the flavor and how clear the drink will be.
• Citric acid isn't just for a light tang: it also preserves the uzvar's beautiful color.
• Signs it's ready: a fruity aroma, rich color, and dried apples that have fully plumped up.