Kiisseli

From Dominic H., Boise, USA

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Ingredients:

• 3 cups frozen berries or peeled and cut fruit (e.g., apples, cherries, cranberries, blueberries)
• 4 cups water
• 3 tablespoons sugar or other sweetener (to taste; optional)
• 4-5 tablespoons cornstarch (or substitute potato starch)
• 1/4 cup of room temperature water (for making the starch slurry)

Instructions:

In a large saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil over high heat. (Preheat the water in a kettle to speed this up).

Once boiling, add berries or prepared fruit. The temperature may drop. Wait for it to come back to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Once mixture returns to a full rolling boil, reduce heat to medium and let it simmer for 6–8 minutes. Fruit will be soft and fragrant.

Make the cornstarch slurry in a small bowl. Combine cornstarch with lukewarm water (about 1/4 cup). Stir until smooth, ensuring no lumps at the bottom. This step is important to avoid clumps when adding the starch to the hot mixture.

Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering berry mixture while stirring constantly. Continue stirring. Allow mixture to boil for 2–3 more minutes. The mixture will thicken further as it continues to cook.

Allow the mixture to cool for at least 5–10 minutes. It will thicken even more as it cools. Serve warm or let it come to room temperature before refrigerating to enjoy cold. If chilling, cover the surface with saran wrap to prevent a skin from forming.

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