Blueberry compote with apples for the winter

For compote, use fresh and ripe blueberries. If you buy berries, be sure to check that they don't smell like alcohol. This means that the fruits have deteriorated and cannot be used in cooking. Pour blueberries into a bowl. Examine the berries carefully for spoiled or damaged fruit. Then pour warm water over the blueberries. Thanks to this, all the debris will float to the surface. Remove it with a clean piece of cloth. Leave the blueberries in the water for about 30-35 minutes. Then rinse it off. Repeat this step several times. Transfer the berries to a colander and leave them for literally one minute. So almost all the liquid will drain from the fruit. Spread paper towels on the table. Place the blueberries on top of them and let the berries dry.

For compote, you should use sweet varieties of apples. Rinse the fruit in warm water. Then peel them off. You can cut apples into pieces of any shape. For example, cubes.

Let's move on to processing cans. Rinse them in warm water. Scald the lids with boiling water and set them aside. You can also scald cans, but it is better to steam sterilize them. Fill the kettle with cold water and place it on the stove. Wait for steam to come out of his spout. Place a jar on it and keep it in this position for 2-3 minutes. Then place the jar on a kitchen towel and let it dry.

Divide the blueberries into dry jars. Place apples next to them. You can also add a little lemon for a sour taste of the compote.

Fill a pot with cold water. Move it to the hot plate. Wait for the water to boil. Start gradually adding sugar to it. Stir the sugar solution constantly to dissolve the crystals quickly. Add lemon zest and a few mint leaves to the syrup. Continue to cook it, stirring constantly. When all the sugar has dissolved, turn off the stove and remove the pan from it. Let the solution stand for 4-5 minutes.

Pour the sugar solution over the apple and blueberry mixture. Place the lid on the jar and screw it back on. Place a tea towel on the table. Place cans on it. They should be on the lid. Wrap them in a small blanket or warm towel. Wait for the jars to cool completely. Then transfer them to a dry and cold place. For example, in the closet.

Blueberry and berry compote is ready. This drink has a very rich sweet taste. Compote is much healthier than purchased juices and soda. Your kids will definitely appreciate this drink and ask for a supplement. Now you can open the first jar and taste the result of your work.