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.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, combine the dried apricots, prunes, raisins, and dried apples.

Step 2

Add the water to the pot and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and stir in the cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and granulated sugar.

Step 4

Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the dried fruits begin to soften.

Step 5

If using tapioca pearls, rinse them under cold water and add them to the pot. Stir well to prevent clumping.

Step 6

Continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the tapioca pearls are translucent and the fruit is tender.

Step 7

Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the lemon juice and orange zest for a bright, citrusy flavor.

Step 8

Remove the cinnamon stick and whole cloves from the soup before serving.

Step 9

Serve the fruit soup warm as a comforting dessert or chill it in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours before serving cold.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1617.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	469.2

Total Fat 0.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 191.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 120.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.4g	0%
Total Sugars 93.7g
Protein 4.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 167.2mg	0%
Iron 1.7mg	0%
Potassium 1073.9mg	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: 0.7%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 95.5%