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Kissel in a cup with strawberries.
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Fruit Kissel Drink

Discover kissel, a traditional Slavic berry drink that’s sweet, silky, and satisfying. Enjoy it hot or cold at any time of the year for a refreshing treat!
Course Drinks
Cuisine Russian, Ukrainian
Keyword Kissel Drink, Kissel Drink Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 96kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs fresh or frozen fruit cherries, berries, or a mix
  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 6 tbsp cornstarch or potato starch
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Instructions

  • Add the fruit to a large pot with 3 quarts of water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
    Strawberries with water in a pot.
  • Stir in the sugar and allow the mixture to simmer for another 5 minutes, or until it is dissolved.
    Strawberries boiling in a pot.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together (an additional) ½ cup cold water and the cornstarch until smooth. Slowly pour the mixture into the hot fruit liquid while mixing constantly. Bring the juice back to a gentle boil and cook for just a few minutes until it thickens.
    Potato starch with water in a cup.
  • Remove the Kissel from the heat and let it cool. It will thicken more as it cools. Enjoy!
    Kissel in a cup with strawberries.

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Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 25g | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.01mg