Ukrainian Fruit Vodka (Varenukha) Recipe

Name: Ukrainian Fruit Vodka (Varenukha)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried apples; 1/4 cup cherries, pitted; 1/2 sm. pear, thickly sliced; 2 to 3 plums, halved and pitted; 1 qt. vodka; 2/3 cup honey; 1/8 tsp. ground ginger; 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/8 tsp. ground cloves; 1/8 tsp. black pepper, freshly ground; 1 bay leaf; Flour and water paste

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried apples
1/4 cup cherries, pitted
1/2 sm. pear, thickly sliced
2 to 3 plums, halved and pitted
1 qt. vodka
2/3 cup honey
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/8 tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
1 bay leaf
Flour and water paste

1
Place each of the four fruits in a separate bowl.
2
Cover the fruits with the vodka.
3
Let them stand for five to six hours.
4
Pour the vodka and the fruits into a crock.
5
Stir in the honey, spices and bay leaf.
6
Cover the crock with its lid and seal the edges with flour and water paste.
7
Bake in a 200F oven for 10 to 12 hours.
8
Strain the mixture through a sieve lined with a double layer of cheesecloth or muslin.
9
Serve either hot or cold.

138

kcal

Calories

Carbs

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dried apples, 1/4 cup cherries, pitted, 1/2 sm. pear, thickly sliced, 2 to 3 plums, halved and pitted, and more.

Yes, Ukrainian Fruit Vodka (Varenukha) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ukrainian Fruit Vodka (Varenukha)

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