What About Compote? We Put Compotes For The Winter

This drink from childhood is one of the easiest and most reliable ways to keep your favorite fruits and berries in reserve (unless, of course, the shelves of the cellar or pantry are empty earlier).

First, second and compote, please! This drink from childhood is one of the easiest and most reliable ways to keep your favorite fruits and berries in reserve (unless, of course, the shelves of the cellar or pantry are empty earlier). If strawberry, cherry and apple compotes are already pretty tired, it's time to stock up on new ideas!

We willingly share original recipes for compotes for the winter.

1. From a melon

 

This is definitely not the most common version of compote! We cut the melon into small pieces and cook first simply in water, and then with the addition of lemon juice (or acid) and sugar. As always, adjust the amount of sugar based on your own preferences. This simple melon drink will remind you of sunny summer days for a long time!

Recipe for compote from melon for the winter >>>

2. From cherry plum

 

Cherry plum, it turns out, is an ideal ingredient not only for spicy sauces for meat and pastries, but also for refreshing compotes. Use strong, not overripe fruits. Cherry plum should be put in jars, covered with sugar and poured with boiling water. We insist, and then roll up under the lids. Simple and very tasty!

See how to make cherry plum compote >>>

3. From apricots and orange

 

Apricot compote is not a novelty, but if you add an orange, the taste of a familiar drink will immediately change. Sliced ​​apricots and oranges put in a jar, covered with sugar and, as usual, pour boiling water. The most difficult thing is to resist and not drink compote while cooking!

Apricot and orange compote recipe for the winter >>>

4. From red gooseberries

 

Gooseberries are very useful. It makes excellent jam and no less tasty compotes. Sort the berries carefully before cooking. Then spread the gooseberries evenly over the jars, sprinkle with sugar, fill with water, sterilize and close with lids. In winter, such compote is a real find!

Step-by-step recipe for making red gooseberry compote >>>

5. From zucchini

 

Yes, yes, you heard right! It is compote, and it is from zucchini. In tandem with citrus fruits (orange and lemon), this representative of melons acquires an absolutely unforgettable taste! First, pour boiling water over all the crushed ingredients, and then boil the resulting infusion separately with sugar to obtain a syrup. With this compote you will surely pleasantly surprise your family and friends, so it is definitely worth preparing it!

Zucchini compote recipe with photo >>>

Do not be afraid to experiment and feel free to combine your favorite fruits and berries. 

If you have a favorite compote recipe, share it with us in the comments!