Grape compote for the winter without sterilization

Grape compote for the winter without sterilization is a simple and affordable home-made option. It takes minimal time to prepare. You can use grapes of any variety, and control the taste by adding sugar.

Grape compote is obtained from varieties that are distinguished by dense skin and pulp (Isabella, Muscat, Karaburnu). The berries must be ripe, with no signs of rotting or damage.

The drink is useful for indigestion, kidney disease, stress and fatigue. Grapes have powerful antioxidant properties, boost immunity and slow down the aging process. Grape compote is not recommended to be included in the diet for diabetes and stomach ulcers.

Grape compote recipes without sterilization

For the classic compote, you only need fresh grapes, sugar and water. The addition of other components – apples, plums or pears – will help to diversify the blanks.

A simple recipe

In the absence of free time, you can get compote for the winter from grapes. In this case, the order of preparation takes a certain form:

1. Clusters of blue or white varieties (3 kg) should be thoroughly washed and poured with water for 20 minutes.
2. Three-liter jars are filled with grapes by a third.
3. 0,75 kg of sugar is added to the container.
4. The containers are filled with boiling water. To taste, you can add mint, cinnamon or cloves to the blanks.
5. Banks are rolled up with a key and turned over.
6. The containers should cool under a warm blanket, after which they can be transferred to storage in a cool room.

Recipe without cooking

Another simple way to get grape compote does not require boiling fruits.

Compote from grapes without sterilization is prepared in a certain way:

1. Grape bunches of any variety need to be sorted out and rotten berries removed.
2. The resulting mass must be washed under running water and left for a short time in a colander so that the water is glass.
3. A three-liter jar is half filled with grapes.
4. Put a pot of water (2,5 l) on the stove and bring it to a boil.
5. Then a glass of sugar is dissolved in water.
6. The resulting syrup is poured into a jar and left for 15 minutes.
7. After the allotted time, the syrup must be drained and the base boiled for 2 minutes.
8. A pinch of citric acid is added to the prepared liquid.
9. The grapes are re-filled with water, after which they are corked with lids for the winter.

Recipe from grapes of several varieties

Compote made from several varieties of grapes acquires an unusual taste. If desired, you can adjust the taste of the drink and change the proportions of the ingredients. For example, if you need to get a compote with sourness, then add more green grapes.

The cooking process takes the following form:

1. Black (0,4 kg), green (0,7 kg) and red (0,4 kg) grapes need to be washed, the berries are removed from the bunch.
2. Pour 6 liters of water into an enameled container, add 7 tablespoons of sugar.
3. When the liquid begins to boil, berries are placed in it.
4. After boiling, the compote is boiled for 3 minutes. When foam forms, it must be removed.
5. Then the fire is turned off, and the pan is covered with a lid and placed under a warm blanket.
6. Within an hour, the fruits will steam. When the grapes are at the bottom of the pan, you can proceed to the next step.
7. The cooled compote is filtered through several layers of gauze. A fine sieve is also used for this purpose.
8. The finished drink is poured into containers and sealed. The shelf life of such a drink in the refrigerator is 2-3 months.

Recipe with honey and cinnamon

With the addition of honey and cinnamon, a healthy drink is obtained, indispensable in the winter. To prepare it, you need to follow the following procedure:

1. Three kilograms of grapes must be washed and the berries separated from the brush.
2. Then prepare two three-liter jars. They are not sterilized, but it is recommended to rinse them with hot water and soda before use.
3. For syrup, you will need 3 liters of water, lemon juice or grape vinegar (50 ml), cloves (4 pcs.), Cinnamon (teaspoon) and honey (1,5 kg).
4. The ingredients are mixed and brought to a boil.
5. Pour the contents of the jars with hot liquid and leave for 15 minutes.
6. Then the compote is drained and boiled for 2 minutes.
7. After refilling the grapes, you can close the jars with a key.

Apples recipe

Isabella grapes go well with apples. A delicious compote of these components is prepared according to the following recipe:

1. Isabella grapes (1 kg) need to be washed and cleaned from the bunch.
2. Medium-sized apples (10 pcs.) are enough to wash and distribute in jars along with grapes. 2-3 apples are enough for each jar.
3.  Pour 4 liters of water into the pan and pour 0,8 kg of sugar.
4. The liquid must be boiled, it is periodically stirred to better dissolve the sugar.
5. Containers with fruit are poured with prepared syrup and rolled up with a key.
6. To cool them, they are left under a blanket, and the compote is stored in a dark, cool place.

Recipe with pears

Another option for making compote for the winter is a combination of grapes and pears. This drink contains many vitamins and will help diversify the winter diet. It is best to use an unripe pear that does not fall apart when cooked.

The recipe for compote from grapes and pears is as follows:

1. First, a three-liter jar is prepared, which is washed with hot water with the addition of soda.
2. Half a kilo of grapes is separated from the brush and washed.
3. Pears (0,5 kg) also need to be washed and cut into large slices.
4. Fill the jar with the ingredients, after which they proceed to the preparation of the syrup.
5. A couple of liters of water are boiled on fire, which is poured into the contents of the container.
6. After half an hour, when the compote is infused, it is poured back into the pan and boiled again.
7. Be sure to dissolve a glass of granulated sugar in boiling liquid. If desired, its quantity can be changed to obtain the desired taste.
8. The jar is again filled with syrup and sealed with a tin lid.

plum recipe

Delicious grape compote for the winter can be made from grapes and plums. The process of obtaining it is divided into several stages:

1. Containers for compote are thoroughly washed with soda and left to dry.
2. At the bottom of the jars, a plum is first placed. In total, it will take one kilogram. The drain should fill the container by a quarter.
3. Eight bunches of grapes should also be washed, and then distributed among the banks. Fruits should fill them halfway.
4. Boil water in a saucepan, which is poured into the contents of the jars.
5. After half an hour, when the drink is infused, it is drained and boiled again. Add sugar to taste. Its quantity should not exceed 0,5 kg, otherwise the compote will deteriorate faster.
6. After re-boiling, the jars are poured with syrup and closed with lids.

Conclusion

Grape compote is a delicious drink that will become a source of nutrients in the winter. When preparing it without sterilization, it should be remembered that the shelf life of such blanks is limited. If desired, you can add apples, pears and other fruits to the compote.