Episode 14 | DOOR COUNTY GIRL | Swedish Fruit Soup | Life in Sister Bay, WI

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit adds nutrients and reduces sugar content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with unique flavor.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener.

Combine dried fruit and water in a pot; bring to a boil over medium heat.

Reduce heat and simmer until fruit is tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Stir in sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice; mix well.

Add vanilla extract and stir to combine.

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a bit of cold water to create a slurry.

Slowly pour the slurry into the pot, stirring constantly until the soup thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Serve warm or chilled, garnished with fresh fruit.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary