Danish Holiday Fruit Soup Sdsuppe

Celebrate the festive season with a bowl of Danish Holiday Fruit Soup, or Sdsuppe—a traditional Scandinavian dessert that’s as heartwarming as it is flavorful. This vibrant soup combines an array of dried fruits, including apricots, prunes, raisins, and cherries, simmered with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. Enhanced by the zesty brightness of citrus and thickened to a luscious consistency with potato starch or cornstarch, this comforting dish is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors. Serve it warm to chase away the winter chill or chilled as a refreshing treat, with an optional dollop of whipped cream to add a touch of indulgence. Ideal for holiday gatherings or a cozy family dessert, this quick and easy recipe brings the timeless charm of Danish cuisine straight to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried apricots
• 1 cup Dried prunes
• 0.5 cup Raisins
• 0.5 cup Dried cherries
• 1 medium Apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 4 Cloves
• 3 Cardamom pods
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 cup Fresh orange juice
• 4 cups Water
• 0.5 cup Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Potato starch (or cornstarch)
• 2 tablespoons Cold water
• 0 optional Whipped cream (optional for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the dried apricots, prunes, raisins, dried cherries, and chopped apple.

Step 2

Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, orange zest, lemon zest, orange juice, water, and sugar to the saucepan.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and allow the soup to simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruits are plump and softened.

Step 5

Remove the cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods from the soup.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the potato starch (or cornstarch) and cold water until smooth.

Step 7

Gradually pour the starch mixture into the soup while stirring constantly to thicken the soup slightly.

Step 8

Let the soup simmer for another 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 9

Serve the fruit soup warm or chilled, optionally topped with a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1837.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1380.8

Total Fat 8.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 16mg	0%
Sodium 88.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 335.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.5g	0%
Total Sugars 259.5g
Protein 10.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 352.2mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 2590.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.4%

Protein: 2.9%

Carbs: 91.8%