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Cherry and mint compote for the winter

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Calorie content 48.5 kcal
Portions 1 l.
Cooking time 14 h.
Proteins * 0.3 g
Fats * 0.1 g
Carbohydrates* 16.6 gr.
* per 100 gr. product
Cherry and mint compote for the winter
Content

As one of the options for cherry compote, there will be a recipe for its preparation with the addition of the flavor range, with fresh mint leaves. A little lemon or citric acid is often added to it, because the cherry itself is quite sweet. A compote is prepared from dark-colored cherries and with a stone, which makes the taste of the compote more intense. This compote quenches thirst well, is suitable for soaking a cake and making interesting cocktails. We prepare compote without sterilization and the ingredients are given for a liter jar.

Ingredients

Cooking process

step 1 out of 10
Prepare in advance, in the amount indicated in the recipe, all the ingredients, based on the volume of your cherry preparation. Sterilize jars and lids immediately in any way.
step 2 out of 10
Separate the mint leaves from the sprig, rinse them with water and dry with a napkin. Place the mint on the bottom of a sterile jar.
step 3 out of 10
Rinse the lemon with a brush, scald with boiling water and cut into thin slices along with the peel. Place a few slices in a jar over the mint.
step 4 out of 10
For compote, choose whole and firm cherries. Rinse them with cold water and place them in a jar on top of the lemon.
step 5 out of 10
Pour the calculated amount of sugar directly into the jar on top of the cherries. You can change the amount of sugar to your liking.
step 6 out of 10
Pour boiling water over the cherries in a jar, filling it to the very top.
step 7 out of 10
Then cover the jar with a sterile lid and wrap it well with a terry towel for 1.5 hours. During this time, the cherries will be saturated with sugar syrup, the aroma of mint and lemon, and the berries will remain intact.
step 8 out of 10
After this time, pour the syrup from the jar through a special lid into a saucepan.
step 9 out of 10
Boil the syrup, then pour it into a jar and seal the compote tightly. Put the jar on the lid and cover with a warm blanket or the same terry towel for 12 hours.
step 10 out of 10
Store the cooled compote in a cool, dark place. It will keep well for a year.
Happy and tasty preparations!

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