Dried fruit compote is a traditional drink in Russia, as well as in many Eastern European countries. In the old days, the concept of "drink" meant not just a liquid for drinking, but a means of "saturation." Compote was supposed to “feed” first of all, and not just quench thirst.
In this article, we will find out how to properly cook dried fruit compote so that it fully complies with the concept of a “drink” and is also nutritious, tasty, and healthy.
Compotes contain a significant amount of vitamins, which are especially important in the spring. It is in the spring that the need for nutrients increases, because the nails become brittle, the hair grow dull, and the skin peels off.
The main advantage of dried fruit compote is that all the useful substances in it are of natural origin, and not “canned” ones created in the laboratory. Unlike fresh fruits, this sweet dessert drink is fairly inexpensive. And besides this, it is very tasty and easy to prepare, and there are many ways to cook it.
Compote of dried fruits is a decoction of dried fruits and berries (as an option fresh) in syrup. Typically, the following fruits are used to make this wonderful drink: apples, apricots, pears, grapes, prunes, apricots or dried apricots. Most of them are easy to find in stores or markets. You can also take blueberries, raspberries, viburnum, mountain ash and wild rose. Although these berries will be a little more difficult to find, but the taste of the resulting compotes will not leave anyone indifferent.
Some types of compote require lemon (or citric acid), tea (more aromatic fruit), cloves (to give the drink spice), lemon balm and, naturally, sugar. And if you add a little starch to the fruit - you get a delicious jelly. But more about that next time.
Dried fruit compote has an excellent taste and perfectly quenches thirst. It can be attributed primarily to soft drinks, but not to food. Of course, decoctions of fresh fruits are cooked faster, and no less useful, and preferable in terms of calories, but it is dried fruits that are known for their high content of vitamins and minerals. And, despite the fact that such a compote is caloric, it is he who is most in demand. Since all his calories can not be attributed to the "empty."
By the way, compotes are loved by both adults and children. Most mothers cook dried fruit compote for babies , because they know about its benefits. It is prepared easily. It is necessary to take dried fruits (previously washed) and put in a pan. To them add a little sugar, water and cook on medium heat. Once it boils, remove the pan from the stove and let the compote brew for a couple of hours. The drink is ready to drink. It can be offered to both infants and older children.
So, we figured out how to cook dried fruit compote for a child, now it’s worth familiarizing yourself with another recipe for preparing a delicious broth.
There is a special recipe for compote of dried fruits, which allows you to achieve a more rich taste. There is nothing complicated in it, it just takes a little longer to prepare it. And you need to adhere to the specified proportions of products. But the final result will undoubtedly please both you and your family.
Ingredients:
- Dried fruits - 200-250 grams;
- Sugar - 0.5 cups;
- Water - 100 grams;
- Citric acid - 1 gram.
Initially, you need to carefully sort and wash the dried fruits themselves. Then put them in a pan, pour hot water, add sugar, citric acid. Put the pan on the fire and let it boil, then turn it off, cover and let it stand for 1-1.5 hours.
After the specified time, put the compote back on the stove and bring to a boil the second time. Then again leave to insist on 1-1.5. Dried fruit compote can be considered ready after 10-12 hours.