Chokeberry and apple compote for the winter
With the arrival of autumn, housewives began preparing food for the winter. Besides the usual preserves, aromatic compotes are also a must-try on winter evenings. If you enjoy tart drinks, try making a compote made from chokeberry and apples. Below are the most popular recipes and helpful tips.
Classic chokeberry and apple compote for the winter
The traditional recipe, according to the prescribed ingredients, is designed for 3 liters of compote.
Ingredients
- 2.5 l water
- 500 G apples
- 500 G chokeberry
- 0.5 tsp citric acid
- By to taste Sahara
Instructions
- To make compote, take a 5-liter saucepan and pour water into it.
- Rinse the apples and rowan berries under the tap, cut the ingredients into small pieces, and add to the container.
- The amount of sugar is determined depending on your taste preferences; you can omit it altogether, or if you like it sweeter, you will need 1 cup for this volume.
- Finish adding the ingredients with citric acid, it will add a slight sourness.
- Bring the contents of the pan to a boil.
- Pour into sterilized jars and roll up the lids.
- Leave to cool in a warm place, turning the jars upside down.
Note
Black rowan berries are often confused during harvesting with "Michurin's chokeberry," which is a completely different species of plant.
If the rowan berries are covered with a thick layer of dirt after picking, it is recommended to leave the berries in a bowl of water to soak.
If the rowan berries are covered with a thick layer of dirt after picking, it is recommended to leave the berries in a bowl of water to soak.
