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rupjmaizes-kartojums

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Rupjmaizes Kārtojums is a traditional Latvian dessert made from layers of rye bread crumbs, whipped cream, and lingonberry or cranberry jam. The dish is typically sweetened with sugar and flavored with vanilla or cinnamon. It is often served during special occasions and holidays such as Christmas. The dessert is known for its unique combination of sweet and sour flavors and its rich texture.

rye bread

water

cranberry jam

whipped cream

nuts

powdered sugar

Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 loaf of rye bread

  • 1 cup of sugar

  • 1/2 cup of water

  • 1 cup of cranberry jam

  • 2 cups of whipped cream

  • 1/2 cup of chopped nuts


Instructions:

  1. Slice the rye bread thinly and dry it out in the oven at a low temperature until it's crispy.

  2. Once the bread is crispy, grind it in a food processor until it becomes like crumbs.

  3. In a saucepan, dissolve the sugar in water over medium heat until it becomes a syrup.

  4. Mix the syrup with the rye bread crumbs and let it cool.

  5. In a serving dish, create a layer of the rye bread mixture.

  6. Spread a layer of cranberry jam over the bread mixture.

  7. Add a layer of whipped cream over the jam.

  8. Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.

  9. Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the top layer of whipped cream.

  10. Let the dessert sit in the fridge for a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.