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Assorted compote or uzvar is a drink made from a mixture of water, berries and fruits. Such preparation for the winter is very popular. At home, the uzvar turns out to be tasty, healthy and natural. After all, it contains only fresh fruits, which means that the maximum preservation of vitamins in their original form is necessary. This will be discussed.
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The basis of the drink is any berries and fruits. Fruit compote should be prepared from the base ingredient, combined with other ingredients. Fruits such as apple, plum and strawberry are suitable as a base. They go well with each other, as well as with other berries. The sweet base of the drink is diluted with tart or sour berries. Blueberries, cherries and sloes will do just fine with this. Persimmon, pomegranate, quince and bananas are absolutely not suitable for cooking compote.
Video “Assorted compote recipe for the winter”
From this video you will learn how to make a delicious and healthy compote of fruits and berries for the winter.
Proven recipes
The secret of an unsurpassed compote is simple: hard fruits are cut smaller, soft fruits are larger, and the berries are whole. Ideal ratio: 3 liters of water, 500 g of fruit, 500 g of sugar.
Compote is prepared in two ways:
- Double fill. Pour the finished and washed fruits with boiling water, pour the contents back into the pan, add sugar and boil. Pour syrup over fruits and roll up jars.
- Boil fruits and berries in sweetened water until soft. Pour into a container and roll up.
The finished drink is served chilled, putting fruits and berries in small vases.
Blueberries with strawberries
Ripe and juicy berries will remind you of the bright taste of summer, and the anti-inflammatory properties of blueberries will protect you from winter colds. Below is a way to cook blueberry compote.
To prepare you will need:
- blueberries – 150 g;
- strawberries – 150 g;
- water – 3 l;
- granulated sugar – 500
Carefully sort out the berries, leaving only ripe and fresh ones. Spoiled and crumpled berries are not allowed for processing. Carefully remove strawberry stalks. Put the finished berries on the bottom of a pre-sterilized jar.
Meanwhile, pour water into a saucepan and heat over medium heat. Slowly add sugar while stirring and bring to a boil. It must be completely soluble in water. Pour the berries with ready syrup. Pour the mixture from the jar back into the pan and boil again. Refill into container.
Roll up and cover the jars with a blanket. Store the workpiece in a dark and cool place.
Berry “Assorted”
Compote from fresh berries is a popular drink from childhood. The cooking process is simple, and there are berries in every garden.
You will need:
- strawberries – 150 g;
- cherry – 150 g;
- raspberries – 150 g;
- sugar – 250 g;
- water – 2,5 l.
Fresh berries are not washed in running water. Place in a colander and slowly plunge into a bowl of clean cold water for a few seconds. Repeat the procedure a couple of times. Let the water drain. Thus, the fruits are not wrinkled and washed well.
Sterilize jars and ¼ fill with berries. Pour 500 ml of water into a saucepan and, over medium heat, gradually add sugar as it warms up and stir until it boils. Remove from fire. Pour hot syrup into a container. Boil 2 liters of water in a kettle and pour into a jar.
Roll up and put under a warm shawl to cool completely. Store the roll in the refrigerator.
Apples with cherries
This recipe will appeal to lovers of a sour drink made from berries. Cooking time is minimal, but the taste is bright and tart, which will delight in the cold winter.
You need:
- cherry – 200 g;
- apples – 250 g;
- granulated sugar – ¾ cup;
- clean water – 2 liters.
Rinse fruits and berries under running water, drain in a colander. Let excess liquid drain. Cherries do not need to be pitted. Remove skin from apples and cut into small pieces.
Add sugar to a bowl of warm water and stir. Add fruits and bring to a boil. Boil for a quarter of an hour over low heat.
Sterilize jars. Distribute the resulting mixture over the container. Roll up. Remove under a warm blanket, after turning the lids down. Store fragrant uzvar in a dark and cool place.
Blueberries with apples
Fragrant blueberry uzvar will perfectly complement the sweet and sour varieties of apples. The drink will cheer you up and help you cope with the autumn-winter blues.
You will need:
- apples – 500 g;
- blueberries – 500 g;
- sugar – 1 kg;
- water – 2,5 l.
Sort fresh berries and rinse under running water. Cut into slices, after removing the peel and removing the core. Sterilize jars. Put the fruit in a container, and apply the double pour method.
Heat half a liter of water in a saucepan and add sugar. Stir and bring to a boil until the sugar is completely dissolved. Pour the resulting syrup into a jar.
Roll up. Turn the glass containers upside down, wrap tightly with a blanket and leave for a day. Store the broth in a dark and cool place.
Turn with apples
Blackthorn fruits resemble small plums, their taste is tart. Astringency should be diluted with sugar in large proportions so that the apple compote does not turn out sour.
You need:
- apples – 0,5 kg;
- turn – 0,5 kg;
- granulated sugar – 1 kg;
- clean water – 3 liters.
Rinse fresh fruits in water and drain in a colander. It is impossible to separate the bones of the turn from the pulp, therefore they are used as a whole. Be sure to pierce the fruit with a toothpick for even cooking. Cut the apples into small pieces, remove the core. Peeling is not necessary.
Put the fruits in a wide and large saucepan, add water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add sugar and cook compote. How long to cook depends on the degree of softness of the apples.
Sterilize jars and fill them evenly. Roll up. Wrap in a warm blanket. The twist should be stored in a cool place.
Most homemade preparations can easily spoil and ferment. In order to avoid unpleasant consequences, fruits should be carefully selected and sterilization should not be neglected.
To prepare a delicious uzvar, fresh or frozen apples of sweet and sour and sweet varieties are suitable. It is better to give preference to strong and ripe fruits. Overripe or unripe fruits are not allowed.
Compote brewed with love will be a great addition to the table. Enjoy your meal!