Cherry compote for the winter
4 servings
30 minutes
Cherry compote for winter is a classic drink of Russian cuisine that preserves the taste and aroma of summer berries. Its history dates back to ancient times when housewives prepared fruits and berries for the long winter months. This rich, sweet drink has a distinct tartness that refreshes and perfectly complements home gatherings. The compote is easy to prepare: fresh cherries are placed in a sterilized jar, covered with hot sugar syrup, and sealed tightly. It can be stored for a long time without losing its rich flavor. Compote can be enjoyed chilled or used as a base for desserts or cocktails. The aroma of cherries deepens over time, becoming even more profound. Cherry compote is not just a drink but a cozy memory of summer captured in a glass jar.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Wash the jar and lid well and sterilize over steam for 15 minutes.
3
Wash and dry the cherry.
- Cherry: 500 g
4
Sort the berries, remove the stems and pits (this helps the jam last longer). If you plan to consume the compote within six months, you can leave the pits in.
- Cherry: 500 g
5
Put the berries in the jar.
- Cherry: 500 g
6
Mix sugar and water in a saucepan.
- Sugar: 250 g
- Water: 2500 ml
7
Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the sugar dissolves.
- Sugar: 250 g
- Water: 2500 ml
8
Pour hot syrup over the berries.
- Cherry: 500 g
- Water: 2500 ml
- Sugar: 250 g
9
Seal the jar with a sterilized lid. Turn the jar upside down and wrap it in a blanket. The blanket can be removed after a day.
10
Cherry compote can be drunk after a week.