Kisel (in Russian) or Kisil (in Ukrainian) is a fruit jelly juice that can be served hot or cold. It is similar to Kompot juice drink additionally thickened with starch (corn or potato) well known and very popular and traditional drink or dessert. You may use any fruits like cranberries, redcurrant, strawberries, raspberries etc., to make this delicious drink.
Personally, I do not like kisel too thick. This recipe is a thinner version, and it’s the most common version preferred. You can adjust the amount of starch and add more if you like it thicker and less for even thinner Kisel than this recipe asks for. I prefer to consume it as a drink, but many people use it also as a topping for sirniki, pancakes, waffles, ice cream, etc.
The color of kisel varies depends what type of fruit you’re using. Cherry kisel is a little different, a deeper and brighter red in color if you use orchard picked cherry fruit. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
2 lbs. – fresh or frozen cherries (You can use any fruit you like. I prefer using orchard picked cherries, but Im out until next season 🙁 )
12 cups – water + ½ cup
1 cup – organic sugar
Pinch of salt
1 tsp. – pure vanilla extract
6 tbsp. – cornstarch or potato starch
Instructions:
1. Rinse cherries. Measure out and pour 12 cups into a large pot. Add cherries to water, bring it to a boil. Reduce to low/med and let it simmer for 10. Add sugar, stir unlit dissolves and let it simmer for 5 more minutes.
2. Place strainer lined with cheesecloth over large bowl and strain cooled cherry juice to separate cherries from the juice.
3. Measure out ½ cup water and add cornstarch, stir to combine.
4. Transfer the juice back into the pot. Add a pinch of salt, vanilla, cornstarch solution (stir well again before adding) bring it to a boil stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the stove and cool. Enjoy warm or cold!
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Cherry Kisel Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. – fresh or frozen cherries
- 12 cups – water + ½ cup
- 1 cup – organic sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp. – pure vanilla extract
- 6 tbsp. – cornstarch or potato starch
Instructions
- Rinse cherries. Measure out and pour 12 cups into a large pot. Add cherries to water, bring it to a boil. Reduce to low/med and let it simmer for 10. Add sugar, stir unlit dissolves and let it simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Place strainer lined with cheesecloth over large bowl and strain cooled cherry juice to separate cherries from the juice.
- Measure out ½ cup water and add cornstarch, stir to combine.
- Transfer the juice back into the pot. Add a pinch of salt, vanilla, cornstarch solution (stir well again before adding) bring it to a boil stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the stove and cool. Enjoy warm or cold!
Here are some more traditional drinks you may want to try:
FRUIT DRINK “KOMPOT”
APPLE KVASS – КВАС “ЯБЛОЧНЫЙ”
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Katy | Her Cup of Joy says
I remember this recipe from when I was a little girl! Haven’t ever made this myself. I’ll have to try this soon! Thanks for the recipe!
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
You are very welcome Katy! Let me know how it turns out for you. 🙂