Cherry Kissel
Description
Kissel is a versatile drink. It is quite simple to prepare and doesn't require too many ingredients. To make kissel, you only need water, starch, sugar, and cherries. Kissel can be served hot, warm, or cold. It's important to note that no special equipment or skills are needed. The preparation is simple and brilliant. The drink is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
To prepare cherry kissel, you will need sugar, water, starch, and cherries. The cherries should be washed, sorted to remove debris, freed from stems, and pitted.
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Step 2
The second step is the longest, as the cherries need to be covered with sugar and left to steep for several hours until the cherries release their juice. To speed up the process, stir the berries occasionally. Once the cherries have released enough juice, pour it into a separate container.
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Step 3
Next, place a pot of water on the stove and bring it to a boil. Add cherries to the boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes. Then reduce the heat and add the previously obtained cherry juice to the pot.
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Step 4
While the cherries are cooking, it is necessary to dissolve the starch in warm water (preferably at room temperature). Strain to remove lumps, then slowly, in a thin continuous stream, pour into the boiling cherry mixture. It is important to keep stirring constantly. Boil for about 2–3 minutes over low heat, then remove from the heat.