Uzvar (Ukrainian Dried Fruit Compote)
A warm, gently smoky drink of simmered dried apples, pears and prunes, traditionally served at Ukrainian Christmas Eve.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.42 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 82kcal
- 19.3gcarbs
- 16.3gof which sugars
- 0.2gfat
- 0gsaturates
- 1gprotein
- 2gfibre
- 0.0gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse all the dried fruit in cold water, then drain.
- 2
Put the apples and pears in a large pan with the water, cinnamon and lemon peel. Bring to the boil.
- 3
Turn down to a very gentle simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
30 min - 4
Add the prunes, apricots and raisins and simmer for 15 minutes more, until the fruit is soft and the liquid is amber.
15 min - 5
Take off the heat, cover and leave to steep for at least 30 minutes so the flavour deepens.
30 min - 6
Serve warm in mugs with a few pieces of fruit in each, or chill and serve cold.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
