The abundance of juices in the store today is simply amazing. Huge rows, lined with boxes and banks of all stripes, are ready to satisfy the desire of all customers. Despite this, apple compote cooked at home does not compare with them. Fragrant, bright, natural and tasty, it is liked by children and adults. And he certainly will not harm health.
Fresh or Dried Apples
Most housewives prefer to take dried fruits. It is believed that in this case the drink is more saturated and tasty. This is true, but only in part. During the drying process, the fruits lose most of their mass. It turns out almost a concentrate. Therefore, we can put a handful on the pan and get a beautiful and rich drink. That is, it is all about maintaining proportions. Today we’ll talk about how to make apple compote according to all the rules.
General principles
This term came to us from abroad. In Russia, such a drink was also made, but it was called a blast. This is a simple apple compote of summer fruits. Very simple and useful, it can be given even to infants. As a sweetener, not only sugar was used. Sometimes they took honey.
Cooking technology is not difficult. You need to put the fruits in a pan and pour water. Apple compote should only be brought to a boil, after which it is necessary to let it brew. Such a drink is rich in pectin and very healthy.
Product Preparation
You will need a minimum of utensils and products. First of all, you need to take a large pan. You will also need a knife and cutting board, clean gauze. Preparation of products consists in the selection of the most delicious and ripe fruits. This is a very important point. Very often, illiquid is used to make apple compote. That is, dried, spoiled, green or overripe fruits. And as a result, the taste is poor.
Best apples
It is very good if you have your own garden. Then there will be no problems with the choice. For the preparation of apple compote, the most ripe and delicious fruits are taken. They should not be over-ripe, but not hard. Rinse them thoroughly and cut into medium-sized slices. It is not necessary to grind, because then the apples will boil and stop in porridge.
Easiest recipe
Midsummer is the best time to prepare a tasty and healthy drink. It is perfect for those who follow a diet. For the preparation of apple compote, 5 parts of fruits, 2 sugars and 25 parts of water are taken. In an average saucepan, you need to take 600 g of apples, 240 g of sugar and three liters of water. You can take a little less water, then the drink will be more saturated.
The cooking method is simple and rather mundane. Apples must be cut into halves and the cores removed. After that, each part must be cut into 4 more parts. Pour the fruits with cold water and put on the stove. Pour out half the sugar. After boiling, add the residue and immediately remove from the stove. Prolonged boiling can destroy all vitamins. Close the lid and let it cool completely. The drink will infuse and it will turn out just magical.
With lemon and spices
No matter how tasty such a drink, sometimes it seems rustic. I want something more refined. Nothing is easier, let's experiment with spices. Each time you get a new, bright taste. To make apple compote, take 5 parts of ripe fruit in 20-25 parts of water. A kilogram of apples will require 200 g of sugar. From seasonings, you need to take cinnamon to taste, a couple of clove buds and a few slices of lemon.
The cooking method is as follows. Fruits must be peeled and cut into halves, and then removed with a kernel with seeds. After that, cut into small slices. At the same time, you need to put water on fire. Pour apples into boiling water immediately and blanch for 5 minutes. Now take it out and put it on the dish. In compote you need to add lemon and spices, sugar.
Now it's time to turn off the fire and return the apples back to the compote. Close the lid tightly and leave the drink to cool completely. Your guests will certainly appreciate the amazing taste and aroma. And next time it will be possible to add ginger and nutmeg, cardamom. It will have a completely different taste.
Cooking secrets
It would seem the simplest dish. What could be complicated here. But how many housewives were disappointed with the result when they tried for the first time to cook an apple compote. Most produced colorless vodka, without aroma and taste. There are a number of subtleties and secrets that you need to know. Then your compote will always be the cause of rave reviews.
- As we said above, you cannot cook good compote from bad apples. Therefore, immediately refuse the seller’s offer to buy obviously spoiled fruits at a reduced price.
- Compote is best obtained from sweet and sour fruits. But if there are none, then you can adjust the taste with lemon or citric acid.
- Choose ripe and strong fruits. They will not turn into porridge, but have already gained enough taste and aroma.
- The finished drink is best served with a slice of citrus.
- If time permits, leave it under a closed lid overnight. Then the compote will infuse and it will turn out very tasty.
- For children, you can prepare a drink with pulp. To do this, remove the peel from the fruit. After you boil them, grind them with a blender and put them back. It will turn out excellent compote, thick and very tasty.
- To prepare a quality drink, it is best to take filtered water.
- Instead of regular sugar, you can take cane or brown.
- The less you boil the compote, the more useful it is.
Instead of a conclusion
Making applesauce compote is a simple task, which each of you can handle. Adhering to the above tips, you are sure to prepare the most delicious and healthy drink. But do not forget about the experiments. Apple compote can be supplemented with rhubarb and pears, any berries. It is especially good with citrus fruits: lemon, orange or mandarin. Not the last place is taken by spices. They set off the delicate taste of apples and give it a special charm. And most importantly, this drink is completely natural.