Apple and pear compote for the winter
When you open a jar of fragrant and sweet apple-pear compote this winter, you won't regret the time you spent making it. This refreshing, delicious drink will become a permanent fixture on your table and will delight you throughout the winter cold. The combination of apples and pears in compote is traditional. Many use it for preserves. However, you can also add plums, cherries, grapes, and even zucchini.
Apple and pear compote for the winter
To make a three-liter jar of apple and pear compote, you will need the fruit itself, sugar, and purified water.
Ingredients
- 750 G apples
- 750 G pears
- 3 Art. Sahara
- 2.5 l water
Instructions
- Pre-selected fruit for compote should be thoroughly rinsed under running water. To further remove any dirt or dust, use a soft brush. Place the washed fruit on a towel to dry slightly.
- Wash the compote jars and lids with a baking soda solution and sterilize them using your preferred method. Steam, a microwave, or an oven are all suitable. Sterilization time is approximately 15 minutes.
- Once the apples and pears have dried out, remove excess moisture and pierce them in several places with a fork or toothpicks. This will help the fruit better soak up the syrup in the finished compote.
- The punctured apples and pears are placed in pre-prepared sterile jars.
- Meanwhile, fill the saucepan with water and bring it to a boil. Then pour boiling water over the jarred fruit and cover the containers with lids. Let the fruit sit for 5–7 minutes.
- The water is then poured back into the pan (the fruit should still remain in the jars).
- Add sugar to the drained water, place the container on the stove, and bring the syrup to a boil. Don't let it boil for too long.
- Next, pour the boiling syrup back into the jars with the fruit.
- We roll up the jars with lids. Everything should be airtight.
- Turn the jars upside down and cover them with a warm blanket or throw. Allow the jars to cool slowly to room temperature. Then store them in a cool, dark place.
Note
Here are some tips to help make your compote even more delicious:
- It's best to choose small fruits for compote. Be sure to check that they are free of any blemishes, dents, or other damage. This will save you the trouble of cutting out any damaged pieces.
- If you think the compote is too sweet or concentrated, you can dilute it with a small amount of boiled water when serving.
- It's best to drink the compote within a year. This is the time frame during which the fruit and the finished drink retain all their beneficial properties. The risk of spoilage is also minimal.
