Apple compote is a versatile finish to any dinner. It is loved by both adults and kids, especially since you can cook apple compote in dozens of different ways. The drink made from fresh fruits is very delicate, with a delicate aroma and delicate taste. But the same broth from dried apples comes out different - very rich and bright. This drink is ideal for cold autumn or winter days.
It is necessary
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- Apple and lemon compote:
- 300 grams of apples;
- 2 liters of water;
- 200 grams of sugar;
- 1, 2 lemons.
- Dried fruits compote:
- 400 g of a mixture of dried fruits (apples
- raisins
- dried apricots
- prunes
- pears, etc.);
- 2.5 liters of water;
- 200 grams of sugar;
- carnation
- allspice peas.
- Apple compote with strawberries:
- 250 grams of dried apples;
- 150 grams of dried strawberries or strawberries;
- 2 liters of water;
- 150 grams of sugar.
- Hot apple and cinnamon compote:
- 350 grams of dried apples;
- 100 g of light pitted raisins;
- 2 liters of water;
- 200 grams of brown sugar;
- 1-2 sticks of cinnamon;
Instructions
Step 1
The simplest version of apple compote is uncomplicated. Something like this was served (and is still served) in schools and kindergartens, not a single sanatorium menu can do without it either. Go through the dried apples, rinse them well. Put the fruits in a saucepan, cover with cold water. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium (about 200 degrees), add sugar.
Cook until the apples are tender. To make the finished compote have a richer taste, squeeze the juice of half a lemon into it. Serve warm or chilled.
Step 2
Those who want to remember the taste of childhood should prepare a classic dried fruit compote. In addition to apples, you can use dried pears, prunes, dried apricots, different varieties of raisins for it - the more diverse the set, the tastier and richer the drink will be.
Sort out the fruit and wash thoroughly. Please note that sometimes sand comes across in dried fruits and if you do not wash them properly, you can find it in a saucepan with ready-made compote. Place the prepared mixture in a saucepan, cover with cold water, add sugar and cook over moderate heat until the dried fruit softens.
For more piquancy, dry cloves or a couple of grains of allspice can be thrown into the boiling liquid. Combined with a sweet liquid, these spices give a very interesting taste. Chill the compote after cooking. Serve with or without dried fruit, depending on your preference.
Step 3
Apple compote with strawberries. Prepare and wash apples and strawberries or wild strawberries. Put the apples in a saucepan, add cold water and cook over medium heat. Add sugar. When the apples are half-cooked, pour the strawberries into the saucepan. This method does not allow it to boil, and the berries will retain their taste. Serve the compote warm, always with the berries.
Step 4
Apple compote with cinnamon. This is a kind of mulled wine or other hot winter drink. Prepare the apples, put them in a saucepan, and add the sorted and washed pitted light raisins. Pour everything with cold water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat immediately, add a cinnamon stick and a couple of cloves. Boil everything until the apples are ready.
Pour brown sugar into a saucepan, stir, cook for a couple of minutes. Remove the compote from the heat and immediately pour into glasses without adding boiled fruit. Pour 1 tablespoon of cognac into each glass. Serve hot with shortbread.
