Fruits
Here you will find information about and recipes for fruits commonly found in Eastern Europe.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is a favorite with Balkans in Eastern Europe.
Pomegranate is a favorite with Balkans in Eastern Europe.
Favorite Apple Recipes
Eastern European love apples in sweet and savory dishes.
Eastern European love apples in sweet and savory dishes.
Eastern European Peach Recipes
Peaches show up in recipes for everything from soup to desserts and are pickled, poached, roasted and baked.
Peaches show up in recipes for everything from soup to desserts and are pickled, poached, roasted and baked.
Top Eastern European Cherry Recipes
Cherry trees grow with wild abandon in Eastern European. While the dark, sour Morello variety is favored, Bing cherries and fire-engine-red Montmorency cherries are also popular.
Cherry trees grow with wild abandon in Eastern European. While the dark, sour Morello variety is favored, Bing cherries and fire-engine-red Montmorency cherries are also popular.
Cherry-Picking Memories
Tart cherries make for sweet memories.
Tart cherries make for sweet memories.
Top Blueberry Recipes with Eastern European Flair
Bblueberries find their way into Eastern European recipes for everything from beverages (alcoholic and non) to desserts.
Bblueberries find their way into Eastern European recipes for everything from beverages (alcoholic and non) to desserts.
Watermelon Rind Preserves Recipe - Serbian Slatko Lubenice
Watermelon rind preserves or slatko lubenice is a special treat among Serbians.
Watermelon rind preserves or slatko lubenice is a special treat among Serbians.
Polish Pickled Watermelon Rind Recipe
This recipe for Polish pickled watermelon rind gets added flavor from spices like cloves, cinnamon and allspice.
This recipe for Polish pickled watermelon rind gets added flavor from spices like cloves, cinnamon and allspice.
All About Watermelon
Watermelons are very popular in Eastern Europe and have grown there for hundreds of years.
Watermelons are very popular in Eastern Europe and have grown there for hundreds of years.
How to Peel Kiwi
Here is one method of peeling kiwi.
Here is one method of peeling kiwi.
Kiwi - The Fuzzy Fruit
Interesting facts about kiwi.
Interesting facts about kiwi.
Strawberries - The Sensual Fruit
Strawberries are the quintessential fruit for lovers because they're shaped like a heart. And they're heart healthy.
Strawberries are the quintessential fruit for lovers because they're shaped like a heart. And they're heart healthy.
Top 10 Strawberry Recipes
With farm-fresh produce available year-round, you can enjoy strawberries anytime your heart desires.
With farm-fresh produce available year-round, you can enjoy strawberries anytime your heart desires.
Polish Cranberry-Currant Sauce Recipe - Sos Zurawinowo-Porzeczkowy
Polish cranberry-currant sauce recipe gets its zip from grainy brown mustard.
Polish cranberry-currant sauce recipe gets its zip from grainy brown mustard.
Brandied Fruits Recipe
Brandied fruits are actually a conserve, a type of fruit preserve in which the fruits are kept whole.
Brandied fruits are actually a conserve, a type of fruit preserve in which the fruits are kept whole.
Fruit Butters, Conserves, Curds, Jams, Jellies, Marmalades and Preserves
Before refrigeration, Eastern Europeans preserved the fresh fruit flavor of summer by making butters, conserves, curds, jams, jellies, marmalades and preserves.
Before refrigeration, Eastern Europeans preserved the fresh fruit flavor of summer by making butters, conserves, curds, jams, jellies, marmalades and preserves.
Fruit Butters
Fruit butters let the real taste of the fruit shine through because they use less sugar and no pectin.
Fruit butters let the real taste of the fruit shine through because they use less sugar and no pectin.
Peach Butter Recipe
This Peach Butter recipe calls for just three simple ingredients - fresh peaches, water and sugar.
This Peach Butter recipe calls for just three simple ingredients - fresh peaches, water and sugar.
Fig Jam Recipe
This easy fig jam recipe is versatile in tarts, on breads or as an appetizer with cheese.
This easy fig jam recipe is versatile in tarts, on breads or as an appetizer with cheese.
Apple Butter Recipe
Apple trees abound in Eastern Europe and the logical thing to make with an abundance of this fruit is apple butter.
Apple trees abound in Eastern Europe and the logical thing to make with an abundance of this fruit is apple butter.
Hungarian Prune or Apricot Butter Recipe - Lekvar
Hungarian Prune or Apricot Lekvar is the equivalent of a fruit butter and is simple to make.
Hungarian Prune or Apricot Lekvar is the equivalent of a fruit butter and is simple to make.
Polish Plum Butter Recipe - Powidla Sliwkowe
Polish plum butter - powidla sliwkowe - is like fruit butters but the puree isn't strained.
Polish plum butter - powidla sliwkowe - is like fruit butters but the puree isn't strained.
Pumpkin Butter Recipe
Pumpkin Butter is a favorite of Eastern Europeans both as a spread and as a component of other dishes.
Pumpkin Butter is a favorite of Eastern Europeans both as a spread and as a component of other dishes.
Pear Butter Recipe
This easy pear butter recipe requires only three ingredients - pears, water and sugar.
This easy pear butter recipe requires only three ingredients - pears, water and sugar.
Tomato Butter Recipe
Tomato Butter is a great way to use an overabundance of tomatoes. Even unripe, or green, tomatoes work.
Tomato Butter is a great way to use an overabundance of tomatoes. Even unripe, or green, tomatoes work.
Quince Butter Recipe
Quinces are favorite among the Balkan peoples and finds its way into quince butter among other recipes.
Quinces are favorite among the Balkan peoples and finds its way into quince butter among other recipes.
Quince-Pear Butter Recipe
This quince-pear butter is easy to make and is delicious as an appetizer on toasted baguette slices topped with a salty cheese like Bulgarian feta or kashkaval.
This quince-pear butter is easy to make and is delicious as an appetizer on toasted baguette slices topped with a salty cheese like Bulgarian feta or kashkaval.
Peaches - Not So Fuzzy Memories
Peach trees abound in Eastern Europe and the recipes vary from region to region.
Peach trees abound in Eastern Europe and the recipes vary from region to region.
Eastern European Pickled Peaches Recipe
This Pickled Peaches recipes is a common way for Eastrn Europeans to preserve summer's fruit year-round.
This Pickled Peaches recipes is a common way for Eastrn Europeans to preserve summer's fruit year-round.
Blueberries - The Versatile Fruit
Blueberries are a versatile fruit and can be used in recipes for everything from soups to salads to sauces to desserts and more.
Blueberries are a versatile fruit and can be used in recipes for everything from soups to salads to sauces to desserts and more.
It's a Cherries Jubilee!
Cherries are not only good for you, they taste good. Whether it's the tart Montmorency variety or the Bing, cherries are a jubilee.
Cherries are not only good for you, they taste good. Whether it's the tart Montmorency variety or the Bing, cherries are a jubilee.