Apple compote
4 servings
15 minutes
Apple compote is one of the simplest and most beloved drinks of Russian cuisine, embodying the coziness of home evenings. Its roots go back to ancient times when housewives preserved fruits in sweet syrup to enjoy their taste even in winter. This drink has a soft, natural apple flavor with a slight acidity balanced by sweetness. Its clear amber color and rich aroma of ripe apples make compote an ideal addition to family gatherings and festive treats. It is served chilled in summer heat or warm on cool evenings and is also used in baking and desserts. Easy to prepare, it remains an unchanged symbol of home comfort and care.
1
Peel the apples, cut them into wedges, and place them in a jar (they should occupy 1/3 of the volume).
- Apple: 500 g
2
Pour boiling water into the jar with apples, wait 1 minute, then pour this water into a pot, add 300 grams of sugar, and bring to a boil.
- Water: 3 l
- Sugar: 300 g
3
Pour the syrup back and seal the jar.
- Water: 3 l
- Sugar: 300 g