Title: Uzvar (Dried Fruit Compote)
Categories: Fruit Russian Christmas
Yield: 10 Servings
| 4 | oz | Dried Prunes; Pitted |
| 4 | oz | Raisins |
| 8 | oz | Dried Apple Slices |
| 8 | oz | Dried Pear Quarters |
| 1 | c | Honey; Clover Or Wild |
| 1 | | Cinnamon Stick |
| 6 | | Whole Cloves |
| 2 | qt | Apple Cider |
| | | Juice And Peel Of 1 Lemon |
Combine the fruit in a large pot and fill with enough cider to cover it by
a third more. (The fruit will absorb a lot of liquid.) Add the cloves and
lemon peel. Simmer until the larger pieces are cooked but not falling
apart. Pour off the liquid into a pan and cook until reduced by 1/3rd. Add
the honey, cinnamon, lemon juice, and fruit. Reheat, stirring. Taste, and
add more lemon juice if needed. It should not be cloying sweet, the taste
of the fruit should dominate. Serve warm in crystal or clear glass bowls.
Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.