We all remember well mother's or grandmother's compote, and many people still canned it in the summer in order to enjoy healthy fruits and berries after the season is over. Here are the 20 best recipes! By the way, then from the same compotes excellent desserts, jelly, jelly or even homemade wine are obtained!
1. Cherry compote for the winter
The classic and most popular recipe!
You will need: 450 g cherries, 2.5 l of water, 180 g of sugar.
Preparation: Rinse the cherries and place in jars about a third. Boil water with sugar and pour boiling syrup over the berry, and then roll up.
2. Raspberry compote for the winter
A find for well-being and strong immunity.
You will need: 500 g of raspberries, 300 g of sugar, 1 liter of water.
Preparation: Place the washed raspberries in a sterilized jar and sprinkle with sugar. Pour boiling water almost to the top and immediately roll up the lid.
3. Strawberry compote for the winter
A fragrant compote, which is prepared without boiling at all.
You will need: 700 g strawberries, 2.3 liters of water, 250 g of sugar, 1 tsp. citric acid.
Preparation: Fill the jars with washed berries to a quarter, add sugar and citric acid. Gently pour boiling water over everything and immediately close the lid.
4. Apple compote for the winter
What could be simpler than a quick homemade apple compote?
You will need: 750 g apples, 2 l water, 300 g sugar.
Preparation: Cut the apples into large wedges and place in jars about half. Pour boiling water over, cover and leave for 15 minutes. Then pour the water from the cans into a saucepan, add sugar, boil for a couple of minutes after boiling and pour again. Roll up the cans.
5. Compote with pear for the winter
You can add a couple of apples or quince for a variety of flavors.
You will need: 10 pears, 1 glass of sugar, 2 liters of water, 1 tsp. citric acid.
Preparation: Boil water and add sugar and coarsely chopped pears to it. Boil the compote for 3 minutes, add citric acid and pour into jars.
6. Blackcurrant compote for the winter
Thanks to the double filling, the jars do not need to be sterilized in advance.
You will need: 4 glasses of black currant, 2 glasses of sugar, 2.8 liters of water.
Preparation: Rinse the currants, put in a jar, pour boiling water over and leave under the lid for 10 minutes. Drain the water, add sugar, bring to a boil again and pour in the berries again. Roll up the cans.
7. Watermelon compote for the winter
Have you ever had the opportunity to taste watermelon compote?
You will need: 2 kg of watermelon, 2 l of water, 400 g of sugar.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar, and during this time, peel the watermelon and cut it into a medium cube. Add the watermelon to the boiling syrup, bring to a boil again, remove from heat and leave covered for 40 minutes. Pour the compote into jars.
8. Blueberry compote for the winter
A pinch of citric acid will help keep the berries vibrant.
You will need: 400 g blueberries, 300 g sugar, 2.5 l water, a pinch of citric acid.
Preparation: Gently sort out the blueberries, rinse with cold water and transfer to a jar. Pour boiling water over for 15 minutes, drain and boil again. Add sugar and citric acid, stir until dissolved, refill the compote and roll up.
9. Compote with mint and lemon for the winter
When you want something light and relaxed.
You will need: 1 lemon, 1 liter of water, 125 g of sugar, mint.
Preparation: Cut the lemon into slices and lightly knead the mint leaves. Boil water, add sugar and boil some syrup. Add lemon with mint, boil for another minute and pour into jars.
10. Red currant compote with orange
This taste and aroma is hard to match.
You will need: 500 g of red currants, 200 g of sugar, 100 g of orange, 2 liters of water.
Preparation: Sort out the berry and fill the jar by a third. Add the peeled pulp and orange peel and pour boiling water over it. After 20 minutes, drain this water, bring to a boil again and dissolve the sugar in it. Pour syrup into a jar and roll up.
11. Compote without sugar for the winter
According to this recipe, you can cook compote from any fruits and berries in general.
You will need: 400 g apples, 300 g pears, 1 liter of water.
Preparation: Cut the fruit into quarters and fill the jar tightly to the top. Pour boiling water over, leave for 10 minutes, drain and bring to a boil again. Pour in the fruit again and roll up immediately.
12. Gooseberry compote for the winter
Incomparably healthier than ready-made store drinks!
You will need: 300 g gooseberries, 150 g sugar, 1.8 liters of water.
Preparation: Sort out the gooseberries, put them in a jar and gently add boiling water to the top. Cover with a lid, leave for 5-7 minutes, drain and bring to a boil again. Dissolve the sugar in it and pour the syrup over the berry. Roll it up right away.
13. Cherry compote for the winter
It is very convenient, because you can take cherries directly with seeds.
You will need: 900 g cherries, 2 tsp. citric acid, 3 glasses of sugar, 5 liters of water.
Preparation: Put the washed berries in sterilized jars and pour a little citric acid into each. Boil water, dissolve sugar in it and boil some syrup. Pour in the compote and roll up immediately.
14. Peach compote for the winter
Minimum cooking time and minimum calories.
You will need: 900 g peaches, 200 g sugar, 2 tbsp. lemon juice, 2.5 liters of water.
Preparation: Soak peaches in water with a spoonful of baking soda for about half an hour, and then rinse. Cut them in half, remove the pits and put them in jars. Add sugar and lemon juice. Then pour boiling water over the fruit and roll it up.
15. Plum compote for the winter
You don't even have to spend time removing the pits.
You will need: 500 g plums, 1.5 cups sugar, 0.5 tsp. citric acid, 2.5 liters of water.
Preparation: Divide the plums into jars by a third and cover with sugar and citric acid. Pour boiling water over the fruit and roll up immediately.
16. Compote with basil for the winter
A very unusual compote that quenches thirst amazingly.
You will need: 150 g of basil, 300 g of sugar, a pinch of citric acid, 2.5 liters of water.
Preparation: Rinse, sort and grind the basil a little. Put it in a jar, cover with sugar and citric acid, and then slowly pour in boiling water. Roll up the can.
17. Apricot compote for the winter
A reliable and proven recipe for years!
You will need: 700 g apricots, 200 g sugar, 2.5 liters of water.
Preparation: Cut the apricots in half, remove the seeds, and place the fruit in jars. Boil water, fill it to the top and leave for 20 minutes, and then drain and boil it again. Dissolve the sugar in the water, pour the syrup over the apricots and roll up.
18. Tea rose compote for the winter
Choose fresh and fragrant flowers, preferably dark colors.
You will need: 50 tea rose flowers, 1.5 kg of sugar, 2 lemons, 15 g of citric acid, 2.5 liters of water.
Preparation: Cut the lemons into slices and mix them with rose petals, sugar and citric acid. Pour boiling water over everything, stir and leave under the lid in the refrigerator for 2 days. Bring the compote to a boil again and roll up.
19. Banana compote for the winter
Despite the seeming exoticism, it turns out very well.
You will need: 5-6 ripe bananas, 250 g sugar, 3 liters of water.
Preparation: Boil water, add sugar and dissolve it completely. Coarsely chop the bananas, send them there and boil for 25 minutes. Roll the compote into jars.
20. Lingonberry compote for the winter
It will be especially liked by those who like sour compotes.
You will need: 500 g of lingonberries, 1.5 cups of sugar, 3 liters of water.
Preparation: Divide the lingonberries into jars by about a third, and boil the water with sugar until dissolved. Pour the syrup over the berries and roll up the jars.