Blueberry Kissel
Description
The drink is quick and easy to prepare. You can make the kissel using either fresh or frozen berries, thawed beforehand. If desired, you can strain the berries before adding the starch, but usually the pulp doesn't interfere. To add flavor and tartness, include a bit of lemon juice or citric acid. You can use either corn or potato starch, and instead of sugar, use a heat-stable sweetener. The thickness can be adjusted to your taste by varying the amount of starch; this recipe yields a medium consistency. Ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients for making bilberry kissel.
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Step 2
Sort the berries, removing spoiled, crushed, as well as leaves and twigs. Place the blackberries in a colander, rinse them, and let the water drain off.
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Step 3
Place the berries in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and blend with a blender until smooth.
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Step 4
Add sugar and mix.
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Step 5
Pour water into the saucepan and mix well. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes.
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Step 6
Mix the starch with cold water until smooth.
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Step 7
Pour the starch into the saucepan in a thin stream, stirring constantly.
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Step 8
Bring the kissel to a boil, stirring, cook until thickened, then remove from heat. Cool and serve.
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Step 9
Blueberry kissel is ready!