Mojito gooseberry compote is distinguished by an unusual combination of berry acidity and a refreshing mint flavor. In summer, such a compote will perfectly refresh, and in winter it will support the vitamins immunity. And the best part is that even a novice hostess can cope with its preparation.
Tasty and healthy
The two main qualities of the Mojito stewed gooseberry compote prepared for the winter are, of course, taste and good. In addition to the standard recipe, including gooseberries and mint leaves, there are also options with the addition of orange and currant. At the same time, you can choose any currant: red, white and even black, it will add color to the drink.
Many mistakenly believe that “Mojito” and “Tarragon” are the same recipe, just with a different name. This is not true. To prepare the latter, tarragon is required - grass from the wormwood family, sometimes it is also called tarragon. Although, of course, to get a richer taste, a little tarragon can be added to the Mojito winter fruit compote recipe for gooseberries.
Such a compote perfectly quenches thirst on hot days, and in winter a bright taste will remind you of warm summer days. In addition, berries cooked in strict accordance with the recipe will retain the set of vitamins needed during the autumn and winter.
It is worth noting that for every housewife, the taste of a drink prepared according to the same classic recipe may differ. It all depends on the variety of berries selected - some may be more acidic, others sweeter.
The classic Mojito gooseberry compote recipe
The list of ingredients needed to make compote is small: 350 grams of berries, a glass of sugar, a slice of lemon and a little mint (3-5 sprigs will suffice).
Depending on personal taste preferences, you can increase the amount of sugar and lemon, but it is better not to overdo it with mint, otherwise it will turn out to be too tart drink. It is better to add a leaf of mint in an already prepared compote.
Lemon can be replaced with fresh lime or a teaspoon of citric acid.
1. Wash gooseberries, sort through, get rid of bad, rotten berries. Ponytails do not need to be trimmed.
2. Scalp a three-liter jar with boiling water and fill with gooseberries.
3. Add lemon.
4. Pour boiling water into the jar to the very top, close the lid and leave for 20 minutes.
5. Pour water back into the pan and bring to a boil.
6. Pour sugar in a jar, pour boiling water and roll up.
After the prepared cans with gooseberry compote rolled up, you should carefully wrap them in a dense blanket and leave in this condition for two days.
Gooseberry compote recipe "Mojito" with black currant
The ink-scarlet color of the currant berries will improve the appearance of the drink, and their juicy spicy aroma harmoniously combines with the mild taste of gooseberries.
For a three-liter can of compote you will need:
gooseberry –300 grams;
currants - 250-300 grams;
sugar - 150-200 grams;
water - 3 liters
Cooking:
1. Sterilize the jar.
2. Prepare syrup from sugar and water.
3. Put the berries in a hot jar.
4. After the sugar has completely dissolved, pour the syrup into a jar.
5. Order and clean in warmth.
Storage can be removed after a day.
Gooseberry compote recipe "Mojito" from frozen berries
If there are no fresh berries at hand, frozen gooseberries are also suitable for compote . To prepare a drink, you can use the ingredients of both the classic recipe and the recipe with the addition of currants, orange or lime.
Process:
1. Bring water mixed with sugar to a boil.
2. Dip the unfrozen berries in the resulting sugar syrup.
3. Pour the compote into a jar, roll it up and insulate.
Gooseberries - the berry is inexpensive, it grows almost throughout Russia, so compote at cost will be much cheaper than store juices. In addition, the fruits easily tolerate transportation and long-term storage. Fresh compote can be prepared a week or two after picking berries.
Do not forget about the benefits, because gooseberries contain vitamins of groups A, C and P, fiber, iron and calcium. Such a compote is recommended to drink to people who have problems with urination, chronic constipation.
The compote itself does not have a bright color and odor, but the addition of orange or currant can help with this.
Important! Gooseberries contain acid, so people who suffer from ulcers, enterocolitis and diarrhea are not recommended to eat it. Such a ban applies to drinks prepared on the basis of this berry.