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    Apple Kvass - Квас "Яблочный"

    Published: Jun 11, 2021 by Valya's Taste of Home · 20 Comments

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    This traditional Ukrainian Apple Kvass - Квас "Яблочный" drink is truly yummylicious! There are many different kvass recipes in existence, including the most popular bread kvass. Many are too tangy for a kiddo’s taste buds, but this recipe has a light, delicious, apple flavor that is just delightful and enjoyed by adults and kids alike.

    This traditional Ukrainian Apple Kvass - Квас "Яблочный"drink is truly yummylitious! There are many different kvass recipes, including the most popular bread kvass, but this recipe has a delicious, apple flavor that is just delightful and enjoyed by adults and kids alike. Kvass is a perfect thirst-quenching drink, remarkably refreshing, especially during these hot summer days.

    Kvass is a perfect thirst-quenching drink, remarkably refreshing, especially during these hot summer days. My sister-in-law, Vera, shared this wonderful recipe with me at a previous visit to their house. 

    She served this kvass for lunch and everyone absolutely loved it. No need to wait for a specific celebration to make a batch. Having a nice day is a perfectly good reason; just stir up a batch to celebrate another beautiful day under the peaceful sky above us.

    What is Kvass? Kvass is a fermented probiotic drink, similar to kombucha which is phenomenal with health benefits. Kvass is a very popular drink in Ukraine and Russia. And obviously much loved here in the U.S. as well.

    This delicious drink is originated from Ukraine. It's common to see barrels of kvass at the street market places. Kvass is considered non-alcoholic beverage, but it may contain a very little percent of alcohol. The longer the fermentation process the more alcoholic it becomes. If serving to kids, keep the process short.

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    Coffee/Espresso - You may use instant coffee or brewed espresso.

    Sugar - I used organic sugar, but white granulated sugar will work as well.

    Apple Cider Vinegar - Organic Apple Cider Vinegar is best for quality results.

    Frozen Juice - Frozen or thawed is ok to use. I prefer the best quality juice for the best tasting Kvass.

    Yeast - Frozen, straight from the freezer is ok to use.

    This traditional Ukrainian Apple Kvass - Квас "Яблочный"drink is truly yummylitious! There are many different kvass recipes, including the most popular bread kvass, but this recipe has a delicious, apple flavor that is just delightful and enjoyed by adults and kids alike. Kvass is a perfect thirst-quenching drink, remarkably refreshing, especially during these hot summer days.

    How to Make Apple Kvass

    Pour water into a 15 quart (15 L) pot and add sugar, coffee, and apple cider vinegar. Place the pot on the stove and bring it to a boil. Stir constantly until all sugar dissolves.

    As the mixture heats up, it will foam, which is normal. As soon as it comes to a boil, remove it from heat and let it cool completely before adding apple juice and yeast.

    This traditional Ukrainian Apple Kvass - Квас "Яблочный"drink is truly yummylitious! There are many different kvass recipes, including the most popular bread kvass, but this recipe has a delicious, apple flavor that is just delightful and enjoyed by adults and kids alike. Kvass is a perfect thirst-quenching drink, remarkably refreshing, especially during these hot summer days.

    After the kvass is fully cooled, add apple juice and yeast. Stir to combine and let sit on the countertop for 12 hours to ferment. Stir the kvass a couple of times during this fermentation process.

    This traditional Ukrainian Apple Kvass - Квас "Яблочный"drink is truly yummylitious! There are many different kvass recipes, including the most popular bread kvass, but this recipe has a delicious, apple flavor that is just delightful and enjoyed by adults and kids alike. Kvass is a perfect thirst-quenching drink, remarkably refreshing, especially during these hot summer days.

    Refrigerate the kvass after fermentation is complete. Kvass is best when served cold!

    This traditional Ukrainian Apple Kvass - Квас "Яблочный"drink is truly yummylitious! There are many different kvass recipes, including the most popular bread kvass, but this recipe has a delicious, apple flavor that is just delightful and enjoyed by adults and kids alike. Kvass is a perfect thirst-quenching drink, remarkably refreshing, especially during these hot summer days.

    Enjoy!

    This traditional Ukrainian Apple Kvass - Квас "Яблочный"drink is truly yummylitious! There are many different kvass recipes, including the most popular bread kvass, but this recipe has a delicious, apple flavor that is just delightful and enjoyed by adults and kids alike. Kvass is a perfect thirst-quenching drink, remarkably refreshing, especially during these hot summer days.

    If you make this Apple Kvass - Квас "Яблочный", please share a picture with me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. Tag with #valyastasteofhome. I’d love to see your creations! 

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    This traditional Ukrainian Apple Kvass - Квас "Яблочный"drink is truly yummylitious! There are many different kvass recipes, including the most popular bread kvass, but this recipe has a delicious, apple flavor that is just delightful and enjoyed by adults and kids alike. Kvass is a perfect thirst-quenching drink, remarkably refreshing, especially during these hot summer days.

    Apple Kvass - Квас "Яблочный"

    This traditional Ukrainian Apple Kvass - Квас "Яблочный" drink is truly yummylicious! There are many different kvass recipes in existence, including the most popular bread kvass. Many are too tangy for a kiddo’s taste buds, but this recipe has a light, delicious, apple flavor that is just delightful and enjoyed by adults and kids alike.
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Keyword: Apple Kvass, crowd pleaser, fermented summer beverage, summer beverage
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    1 day
    Total Time: 1 day 20 minutes
    Author: Valya's Taste of Home

    Ingredients

    Apple Kvass Ingredients

    • 10 Liters - water
    • 4 tsp – Instant coffee (or ¼ cup brewed espresso)
    • 3 cups (675 ml)– organic sugar
    • ¾ cup (177ml)- apple cider vinegar
    • 1 can (12 oz)- frozen 100% juice juice
    • 2 tsp - yeast

    Instructions

    How to Make Apple Kvass

    • Pour water into a 15 quart (15 L) pot and add sugar, coffee, and apple cider vinegar.
    • Place the pot on the stove and bring to a boil. Stir constantly until all sugar dissolves. As the mixture heats up, it will foam, which is normal.
    • As soon as it comes to boil, remove from heat and let it cool completely before adding apple juice and yeast.
    • After the kvass is fully cooled, add apple juice and yeast.
    • Stir to combine and let sit on the counter top for 12 hours to ferment. 
    • Stir the kvass a couple of times during this fermentation process. 
    • Refrigerate the kvass after fermentation is complete. Kvass is best when served cold!

    Notes

    • To shorten the cooling time I like to cool it in the sink filled with cold water and ice. Change water in the sink multiple times to speed up the cooling process. Mix kvass multiple times during cooling.
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    This traditional Ukrainian Apple Kvass - Квас "Яблочный"drink is truly yummylitious! There are many different kvass recipes, including the most popular bread kvass, but this recipe has a delicious, apple flavor that is just delightful and enjoyed by adults and kids alike. Kvass is a perfect thirst-quenching drink, remarkably refreshing, especially during these hot summer days.
    This traditional Ukrainian Apple Kvass - Квас "Яблочный"drink is truly yummylitious! There are many different kvass recipes, including the most popular bread kvass, but this recipe has a delicious, apple flavor that is just delightful and enjoyed by adults and kids alike. Kvass is a perfect thirst-quenching drink, remarkably refreshing, especially during these hot summer days.
    This picture (above) is from 07-19-2014 when the recipe was originally posted.

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    1. Mila says

      July 01, 2022 at 10:25 pm

      Love to try this but wondering if you know how much sugar is in each serving? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Valya's Taste of Home says

        July 02, 2022 at 5:39 pm

        I do not! You can reduce the sugar amount to half if this is too much for you and it will still work. It will not be as sweet though. Thank you for asking!

        Reply
    2. Veronika says

      June 23, 2019 at 4:33 pm

      5 stars
      Hi, love the recipe. How would you store it ?

      Reply
      • Valya of Valya's Taste of Home says

        June 23, 2019 at 11:22 pm

        Refrigerate for up to a week in the same pot or large glass jars.

        Reply
    3. Tatyana says

      June 15, 2019 at 8:36 am

      This recipe looks awesome but that's a huge amount of kvas! Have you tried making it in smaller batches? Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Valya of Valya's Taste of Home says

        June 15, 2019 at 7:20 pm

        Lol, I know! Yes, you can easily half the recipe.

        Reply
    4. Nadin says

      June 14, 2019 at 5:18 pm

      Hi! Can I make kvas with fresh apples instead of juice?

      Reply
      • Valya of Valya's Taste of Home says

        June 14, 2019 at 9:37 pm

        Sure, add apples with the first set of ingredients.

        Reply
    5. Tamara says

      December 03, 2016 at 5:44 pm

      can you please add printable version of this recipe?
      thanks

      Reply
      • valya'stasteofhome.com says

        December 03, 2016 at 6:29 pm

        Sure, as soon as I get a chance.

        Reply
    6. Natasha says

      August 21, 2014 at 8:52 pm

      5 stars
      I'm not a fan of Kvas at all! But this recipe is AWESOME!! JUST cooked up my 4th batch after your recipe post. Thanks for posting! My new favorite drink. I even bought Kvas again at Russian store and it's not the same. Like only this recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • valya'stasteofhome.com says

        August 21, 2014 at 9:51 pm

        Thanks Natasha for such a sweet comment! I'm so glad you like my recipe! I am not a kvas fan either, but when I tried this one when we were visiting my sister-in-law, I have been making it ever since and this is my families favorite. I never buy kvas at the Russian store no more. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Tatyana says

      July 31, 2014 at 8:13 am

      Valya, do I have to stir kvas just before pouring it to bottles? Thank you:)

      Reply
      • valya'stasteofhome.com says

        August 05, 2014 at 10:33 pm

        Yes you do. Thanks Tanya 🙂

        Reply
    8. Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says

      July 23, 2014 at 1:00 pm

      Love kvas! Haven't had it in ages - you're bringing me back to my childhood memories! Pinning!

      Reply
      • valya'stasteofhome.com says

        July 23, 2014 at 1:07 pm

        Thank you Julia! I'm not a kvas fan, but I like this recipe a lot. It's very tasty, and a lot different from the one you buy at the store. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Tanya says

      July 19, 2014 at 5:18 pm

      Valya,
      You are such an inspiration to me! Thank you for your blog so much. You cook the exact same way as my mom does. I just found you and will making your Cherry Cake today with my 6 year old daughter for her Birthday tomorrow. For a long time she wanted a princess cake, but when I was looking at your blog and specifically Cherry Lake Cake, she said, "Mama, this is the most beautiful pink cake! Can we make it instead of the princess cake." Thank you for sharing your little jewels, because, I know how hard it is to find a good recipe that everyone will love. I will follow up and let you know how the cake turned out, Irish soda and kvass. It's now on my to do list! Thank you Valya! -Tanya

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      • valya'stasteofhome.com says

        July 19, 2014 at 6:25 pm

        You are very welcome Tanya! I am so glad that you like my recipes. I was told by my sisters sooo many time to make a blog and share my recipes with the world. I'm glad you like it! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Slavic says

      July 19, 2014 at 6:17 am

      5 stars
      All the food looks great! Especially love the cakes...

      Reply
      • valya'stasteofhome.com says

        July 19, 2014 at 6:26 pm

        Thank you Slavic! 🙂

        Reply

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