This fruit filling is ideal for any type of filled dumpling or crepe like nalesniki, pierogi, and uszka.
Makes about 1 1/2 cups Fruit Filling
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups pitted cherries, peeled and chopped apples, or stemmed blueberries
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or cardamom (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- 2 to 4 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
Preparation:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine fruit, water and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until fruit is tender and water is almost evaporated. Remove from heat.
- Mash fruit slightly and add spice of choice and lemon juice. Return to heat and cook over low heat until mixture is thick.
- If mixture is not thick enough, stir in enough bread crumbs so fruit is not liquidy.
