Sweet Lithuanian Soup with Prunes and Apples
4 servings
60 minutes
Sweet Lithuanian soup with prunes and apples is a refined dish that combines the rich flavor of prunes and the fresh fruit acidity of apples. This soup, traditional to Lithuanian cuisine, has roots in ancient European recipes where fruits were often used to create sweet and nutritious dishes. Prepared with aromatic cinnamon, tender dumplings, and refreshing lemon juice, the soup gains depth of flavor and a pleasant velvety texture. Topped with sour cream and complemented by fresh mint, it becomes a true gastronomic delight, perfect for cozy family meals. It can be enjoyed both warm and chilled, savoring the harmony of sweetness and acidity. This is not just a soup — it is part of Lithuanian culinary history that brings warmth and joy to everyone who tries it.
1
Wash the prunes and cut them into strips.
- Prunes: 100 g
2
Peel the apples and remove the core, then cut them into cubes.
- Apple: 100 g
3
Combine prunes and apples, cover with cold water, and cook until done, adding salt and sugar.
- Prunes: 100 g
- Apple: 100 g
- Salt: to taste
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
4
Beat the dough with flour, eggs, and butter, roll it thin, and cut into dumplings. Add to the soup and cook for 10 minutes.
- Wheat flour: 100 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Butter: 30 g
5
Add cinnamon and lemon juice to the soup.
- Cinnamon: to taste
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
6
Season the ready soup with sour cream and sprinkle with chopped mint.
- Sour cream: 4 tablespoons
- Mint: to taste