Prep. time: A few minutes
Cooking time: 8-10 minutes
Infusing time: 1 hour or overnight according to the chosen version

 In Finland, it is traditional to serve this hot aromatic fruit soup over rice porridge.

Some people add 3 Tbsp. potato starch diluted in a little water to the cooking liquid in the last step for a thicker consistency. 

1. Place the sugar and all the fruits and spices except the cinnamon sticks and salt in a saucepan. Add water. Let soak overnight.
2. Bring to a boil with the cinnamon and a touch of salt if desired.
3. Reduce the heat and simmer until the fruit is fully cooked.
4. Transfer the fruit with a slotted spoon to a serving dish and remove the cinnamon sticks.

Thicken the juice

1. Quickly return the mixture to a boil until the desired texture is reached.
2. Pour over the fruits.