Dried Fruit Compote

Edaku — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0300

Dried fruit compote is one of the oldest winter drinks around, and it barely needs a recipe: a mix of dried apples, pears, prunes, apricots, and raisins, a bit of sugar, and enough time for everything to steep. There’s no special shopping list required — almost any combination of dried fruit sitting in the pantry will do.

The real trick to a good compote is the order you add things in. Firm dried apples and pears need longer on the heat, while prunes, apricots, and raisins cook faster and turn to mush if they go in too early. Staggering the additions keeps the fruit pieces intact and gives the drink a full flavor without turning cloudy or overcooked.

Cranberry Morse

Edaku — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0300

Cranberry morse is one of the most recognizable drinks in Russian cooking — simple to make, yet bold in flavor. The tart edge of the cranberries balances nicely against the sugar, and the berries are well known for their high vitamin C content, which makes the drink especially welcome in the colder months.

The key to a proper morse is never boiling the fresh-pressed juice. That’s why the mashed cranberries are strained first and only the leftover pulp goes into the pot to simmer — this way the drink keeps as much of the berry’s raw flavor and nutrients as possible, rather than turning into an ordinary stewed-fruit compote.

Winter Drinks on Edaku

Dried Fruit Compote

Cranberry Morse