Paks puuviljakissell (Dried fruit soup)

Ingredients:

• 18 oz mixed dried fruit
• 6 1/3 cup water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 whole cloves
• 1/3 cup caster (baker's) sugar
• juice of half a lemon
• 2 to 3 tbsp cornstarch
• Cold water

Directions:

1. Rinse the dried fruit and roughly chop. Transfer to a large saucepan and soak for two or three hours.
2. Put the pot on the stove and add the cinnamon and cloves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the fruit is soft. Now add the sugar and lemon juice to taste.
3. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water and whisk into the soup. Bring to a gentle boil and cook until the soup thickens. Sprinkle sugar on top and serve.