Oshav

Traditionally prepared for Christmas Eve in Bulgaria, oshav is a simple dish of stewed dried fruit such as prunes, apples, and pears. The dried fruits should be washed, placed in a pot with water, then boiled until they soften. When they are soft, sugar or honey and spices such as cloves and cinnamon are added to the pot in order to enhance the flavors. It is recommended to serve oshav cold.