Fresh apple and cherry compote
4 servings
30 minutes
Compote of fresh apples and cherries is a classic drink of Russian cuisine that warms the soul with its natural taste and aroma. Its history roots in the old traditions of home fruit preservation, where housewives turned summer harvests into warming winter treats. Apples give the drink a gentle sweetness and freshness, while cherries add a pleasant tartness and deep ruby hue. This compote is perfect as a refreshing drink on its own or as a base for desserts or fruit jellies. It can be served hot in cold weather or chilled in summer to quench thirst. The simplicity of preparation makes it accessible even for beginner cooks, while the rich flavor and health benefits of the fruits make it a favorite choice for the whole family.
1
Wash the cherries in cold water, remove the pits, and place them on a plate.
- Cherry: 200 g
2
Pour 2 cups of hot water over cherry pits, boil, and strain the juice into a pot through a hair sieve.
- Cherry: 200 g
3
Add sugar to the obtained juice, stir, add peeled and chopped apples, and cook at a slow boil for 10 minutes until the apples become soft.
- Sugar: 0.8 glass
- Apple: 300 g
4
After that, add cherries and bring the compote to a boil.
- Cherry: 200 g