Saladooha (Russian Dried Fruit Pudding)

1. 1

   In a medium size saucepan, add 1 cup of water and cranberries and cook until tender; mash and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large cooking pot, add 12 cups of water, apricots, prunes, raisins, apples, pears, peaches, dates; bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 1 hour or until all fruit is soft; stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Add sugar and mashed cranberries and cook for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove 1 cup of liquid from cooked fruit and stir in all-purpose and whole wheat flour to form a smooth, thin paste.

5. 5

   Add flour paste to cooking pot and stir until well blended.

6. 6

   Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, stirring frequently so the fruit does not settle to the bottom of the pot.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and let cool before serving.

8. 8

   Serve fruit pudding as is.

9. 9

   If desired, you can serve with ice-cream or whipping cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.