Swedish Fruit Soup
Delight your senses with a comforting bowl of Swedish Fruit Soup, a traditional Scandinavian dessert that’s as versatile as it is flavorful. This hearty, spiced soup combines an array of dried fruits—apricots, prunes, raisins, and apples—simmered in a fragrant blend of cinnamon, cloves, and citrusy hints of lemon juice and orange zest. Perfectly sweetened with just a touch of sugar, this dish can be thickened with tapioca pearls for a creamy texture. Enjoy it warm as a winter dessert or serve it chilled for a refreshing summer treat. With its quick prep time and rich nutritional benefits, Swedish Fruit Soup is a timeless recipe that brings comfort and tradition to your table in just 35 minutes.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried apricots
- 1 cup Dried prunes
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 0.5 cup Dried apples
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 4 Whole cloves
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 2 tablespoons Tapioca pearls (optional, for thickening)
- 6 cups Water
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the dried apricots, prunes, raisins, and dried apples.
Add the water to the pot and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and stir in the cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and granulated sugar.
Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the dried fruits begin to soften.
If using tapioca pearls, rinse them under cold water and add them to the pot. Stir well to prevent clumping.
Continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the tapioca pearls are translucent and the fruit is tender.
Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the lemon juice and orange zest for a bright, citrusy flavor.
Remove the cinnamon stick and whole cloves from the soup before serving.
Serve the fruit soup warm as a comforting dessert or chill it in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours before serving cold.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
469 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 191 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.8 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 93.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 167 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1074 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
