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Kysil (Thickened Fruit Drink)

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Kysil (Thickened Fruit Drink)

Dessert
⏱ 20 min
πŸ‘₯ Serves 2
Difficulty ⭐

Berries thickened with cornstarch into a sweet-tart, gentle dessert β€” a Ukrainian tradition.

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πŸ“– The Story Behind This Dish

A traditional Ukrainian dessert made by thickening fruit juice, its unique form enjoyable either as a soup or a drink. Berries are the classic choice, and it's beloved as a children's snack, a light dessert after a meal, and even as a nourishing pick-me-up when someone isn't feeling well β€” a gentle, homey flavor.

πŸŒ† Where it's eaten: Summer in Ukraine: kysil made from berries picked in the garden, poured into a chilled glass.

πŸ₯• Ingredients (serves 2)

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ Instructions

  1. Combine the water and berries in a pot and simmer.

  2. Once the fruit is soft, mash and add the sugar.

  3. Strain through a sieve to extract the juice (or leave the pulp in if preferred).

  4. Return the juice to the heat.

  5. Dissolve the cornstarch in water and stir in to thicken.

  6. Chill before serving.

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