Peach and apple compote recipes

In winter, there is an acute deficiency of vitamins, so housewives try to stock up on a variety of preparations that contain vitamins, nutrients from vegetables and fruits. One of these blanks is a compote of apples and peaches, which has excellent taste and aroma.

Secrets of making peach-apple compote

Peaches are rich in nutrients, trace elements, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, pectin, carotene and fiber. This fruit is low in calories and consists of more than 80% water, thanks to which toxins are removed from the body.

Peaches are recommended for people with anemia, arrhythmia, asthma, high blood pressure, nephritis. The fruit reduces cholesterol in the blood, improves metabolism in the body, has a positive effect on vision, has a diuretic, anti-inflammatory effect. Due to the high content of potassium, it strengthens the walls of blood vessels, improves memory and the functioning of the circulatory system. Thanks to calcium, bones and the musculoskeletal system are strengthened. Peach is recommended for beriberi, pregnant women from symptoms of toxicosis.

Apples are the richest in iron. They contain many vitamins and minerals. Also, the fruit contains a large amount of pectin, fiber. All this has a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract.

Regular use of these products strengthens blood vessels, is the prevention of viral diseases, removes toxins from the body. This is an excellent prevention for gout, atherosclerosis, eczema, is used to treat anemia, reduces the absorption of fats.

So that the compote does not deteriorate, does not ferment and is stored for a long time, it is important to follow a few tips.

1. All peaches can be divided into two types: with pale yellow (sweet) and red-yellow (sour) flesh.
2. First, the fruits are sorted out, wormy, damaged fruits are removed.
3. It is necessary to choose fragrant fruits to make the compote fragrant.
4. The fruits must be ripe and firm.
5. Fruits should be the same size, ripeness. After purchase or collection, they must be processed into compote within a day.
6. It is not advisable to mix fruits of different varieties in one container.
7. Fruits are washed thoroughly, otherwise the seaming may explode.
8. If you need apple slices for compote, cut out the core, remove the seeds, cut into pieces.
9. So that apple slices do not darken, they are soaked in water with lemon juice, but not more than half an hour, since then they will lose most of their beneficial properties.
10. The peel of peaches must be cleaned, as in compote it spoils the taste. To do this, the fruits are dipped for several minutes in boiling water, then immediately in cold water. Then you can start peeling. Peel off apples as desired.
11. So that the apples do not settle in the seaming, do not lose their color and shape, they are blanched for several minutes, and then immediately placed in cold water.
12. Compote is closed only in sterilized jars.
13. If the recipe is made with sterilization, then the processing time for a three-liter glass container is 25 minutes.

To give a special flavor, various spices or citrus fruits are added to the composition.

A classic recipe for peach and apple compote for the winter

For the preparation of apple-peach compote for the winter, it is better to take sour apples.

Necessary ingredients:

• peaches – 1 kg;
• apples – 0,7 kg;
• water – 2 l;
• sugar – 0,3 kg;
• lemon – 1 pcs.

Preparation:

1. Fruits are prepared: washed, sorted, cut, bones, seeds, core are removed. Peel off the lemon.
2. Lemon zest and fruits are placed in prepared sterilized containers in equal shares. Pour sugar into jars, distributing evenly.
3. Water is brought to a boil, poured into jars of fruit. Withstand for 20 minutes.
4. The liquid is drained using a special lid with holes. Put on fire, bring to a boil. Add lemon juice or citric acid 1 teaspoon.
5. Fill jars with syrup and roll up. Turn over, wrap until completely cool.

Transferred to storage.

A simple compote of apples and peaches for the winter

In this recipe for compote, apples are soaked in the aroma of peaches, so you can’t tell them apart. Apples are better to take varieties “Antonovka”.

For this recipe, you will need 1 kg of apples and peaches, 1 liter of water, 200 g of sugar, ½ teaspoon of citric acid.

Preparation:

1. Prepare fruits. Sort, wash, peel (blanch as described above), cut in half, remove the core, seeds and bones.
2. Banks are prepared: washed, sterilized in a convenient way.
3. Lay the fruit evenly over the jars, almost to the neck.
4. Prepare syrup: add water, sugar, citric acid.
5. Pour in boiling syrup, close with a sterilized lid.
6. A piece of cloth is placed at the bottom in a large metal container, water is poured and jars are placed. Sterilize jars with contents for 20-25 minutes.
7. Roll up and be sure to wrap it in a warm blanket until it cools.

Transferred to storage.

Compote for the winter of peaches with apples and lemon

Peach-apple compote with lemon is tasty, fragrant and concentrated. Lemon gives the drink a wonderful citrus aroma, saturates with pleasant sourness.

You will need:

• peaches – 3 kg;
• water – 4 l;
• sugar – 0,7 kg;
• lemon – 4 pcs.

Preparation:

1. Prepare apples and peaches, they are washed and blanched. To do this, place for a few minutes in boiling water, and then immediately in cold.
2. Peaches are peeled. Cut in half, remove bones. Cut the apples in half, remove the core with seeds. Cut into slices.
3. Lemons are washed, cut into thick slices.
4. Banks are prepared: washed, sterilized in any convenient way.
5. Lay peaches, apples and a slice of lemon evenly in jars.
6. Pour the jars with boiling water, let stand for 15 minutes.
7. Water is poured into the pan with a lid with holes, sugar is added. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
8. Pour syrup into jars. Roll up, turn over and wrap until the compote is completely cool.

Taken to storage.

Fragrant compote for the winter of fresh apples and peaches with mint

A drink made from apples and peaches with mint has an indescribable taste and aroma.

Necessary ingredients:

• peaches – 1 kg;
• apples – 1 kg;
• lemon – 2 pcs .;
• sugar – 150 g;
• fresh mint – 1 bunch.

Preparation:

1. Prepare apples and peaches: wash, blanch peaches as described above, peel. Break it in half, take out the bones. Apples are cut, the core with seeds is removed.
2. The lemon is washed, cut into thick rings.
3. Banks are prepared: washed, sterilized.
4. Peaches, apples, lemon and mint are placed in a jar in equal proportions.
5. Pour boiling water into jars, wait 15 minutes.
6. Drain with a special lid into the pan, add sugar. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
7. Fill jars with syrup.
8. Place a towel or piece of cloth in a large container at the bottom. Add water and put jars of compote.
9. Sterilize jars for 10 minutes.
10. Roll up, turn over and wrap until cool.
11. Transferred to storage.

How to store apple-peach compote

Store peach-apple compote in a cool, dark place. You can store compote in the pantry.

It is better not to store on the balcony, since in severe frosts the jar may burst due to sudden temperature changes, mold may appear in the jars.

You can store cans of pitted drink for 2-3 years, and if there are pits, then they store no more than a year.

Conclusion

No matter what you add to the compote of apples and peaches, it still turns out to be tasty, fragrant and healthy. The main thing is not to be afraid to experiment and try new recipes.