Fruktsoppa, a fruit soup using dried fruit, is a traditional dessert in Sweden and Norway.
When I was growing up, this dish was a staple at extended-family gatherings during the holidays. But fruktsoppa is so tasty, why reserve it only for Christmas?
The soup may be served as a side dish at breakfast or as a dessert at other meals. What a delicious way to help meet our goal of 3-5 servings of fruits or vegetables per day!
The original recipe calls for added sugar, but I totally leave it out. Because the fruit itself is naturally sweet enough, who needs the added carbs and calories?
The soup can be frozen up to three months, which makes it great for batch cooking.
This recipe makes approximately 10 half-cup servings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 1 cup dried prunes
- 2 apples, sliced
- 1/2 cup dried currants or raisins
- 1-2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
- 6 cups water
Directions
Soak apricots in the water for at least a half hour.
Add the apple slices, cinnamon sticks, tapioca and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep fruit from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Add prunes and currants and continue to simmer until all fruit is tender.
Serve hot or cold, depending on your preference.
Nutrition information
Calories: 115 | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: .3 g | Saturated Fat: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Sodium: 7 mg | Potassium: 383 mg | Fiber: 3.5 g | Sugar: 22 g | Vitamin A: 12% | Vitamin C: 4% | Calcium: 2% | Iron: 4%
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Wow it sounds and looks good!!
I never think to buy apricots!!! Might have to!!
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It’s really easy to make, too.
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Ya I could tell!! Except I could still risk burning food..look normal!😂
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Looks delicious. Big fan of dried apricots!
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Thanks!
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My grandfather started each morning with stewed prunes and ended each evening with his “constitutional” walk around the farm. Your image brought that whole routine back.
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For all the jokes, I’ve always liked prunes. LOL
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I like them too. Must have inherited the taste.
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We ate it hot when I was growing up in a Norwegian-American household, and Debi likes it cold. It’s delicious either way, and it’s plenty sweet enough with the natural sugars from the fruit.
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It is definitely sweet enough without adding sugar. Not sure why people would do that. Sort of like putting sugar in cornbread or iced tea.
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Interesting!!!!!!
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It’s really very tasty.
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I’m so glad you posted this recipe. It will add to our holiday meals
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Thanks!
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Mom gave me a paperback Norwegian cookbook many years ago, and I used a recipe for fruit soup. We liked it. I don’t know why I quit making it.
Do you make it often?
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I usually make it each year during the holiday season, but then forget about it the rest of the year. But I’m thinking I should do it more often. Why limit this tasty dish to Christmas?
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You are right. We should have fruit soup more often.
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