Kisel (Кисель) is a fruit jelly juice that can be served hot or cold. It's thickened with starch (corn or potato) and can be made with various fruits.
Course Drink
Keyword kisel
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
2 hourshours
Total Time 2 hourshours25 minutesminutes
Servings 12
Author Valya's Taste of Home
Ingredients
For the Kisel
2lbs.– fresh or frozen cherries
12cups– water + ½ cup
1cup– organic sugar
Pinchof salt
1tsp.– pure vanilla extract
6tbsp.– cornstarch or potato starch
Instructions
Preparing the Cherry Base
Rinse and Boil the Cherries: Start by rinsing the cherries. Measure out 12 cups of water and pour into a large pot. Add the cherries to the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low/medium and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Add Sugar: Next, add the cup sugar to the pot, stirring until it dissolves. Let the mixture simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Strain the Juice: Place a strainer lined with cheesecloth over a large bowl. Strain the cooled cherry juice to separate the cherries from the juice.
Making the Kisel
Prepare the Cornstarch Solution: In a small bowl, measure out ½ cup of water and add the potato starch, stirring to combine.
Cook the Kisel: Transfer the cherry juice back into the pot. Add a pinch of salt and vanilla, then pour in the cornstarch solution (make sure to stir well again before adding). Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Cool and Serve: Finally, remove the pot from the stove and let the kisel cool. You can enjoy this dessert either warm or cold. Enjoy!