Compote is a traditional drink of Eastern European peoples, including Ukrainians. It is prepared from fruits and berries with sugar. Can be prepared from fresh, dryed (uzvar), canned or frozen fruits and berries. With the spread of freezers in households since the second half of the twentieth century the latter option has gained popularity.
Compote could be prepared from one type of berries or fruits, or from their mix. Apples, strawberries, cherries, raspberries, apricots, plums, and grapes were most often used in Ukraine.
In Soviet times, compote was also called a dessert, which was a berry (fruit) cooked in compote. They were served chilled in glasses or cups.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Apples — 1 kg,
- Sugar — 300 g,
- Water — 2 l,
- Lemon.
How to cook
The cooking process
- Wash the apples, cut into 4—6 pieces, cut the stalks and stones.
- Pour sliced apples with water, add sugar. Cook in an enamel dish over low heat for 10—15 minutes after boiling.
- Add lemon zest to the finished compote. Serve chilled.
