Peach and apple compote for the winter

We start with the preparation by processing the fruit. First, wash the peaches and apples in warm water. We spread them on a towel and leave to dry. Fill the pot with water and place it on the stove. Wait for it to boil. Transfer the peaches to a colander and scald them. Then peel them off. You can also use a knife to peel the peaches. Cut them in half and remove the bones. Set the peaches aside. You do not need to peel the apples. Cut them into four pieces and remove the seeds. After that, you can cut the apples into smaller pieces.

We begin to sterilize the jars. Rinse them well in warm water along with the lids. Put a saucepan full of water on the fire. Wait for its contents to boil. Scald the jars and lids with boiling water. For additional sterilization, fill the kettle with water. Transfer it to the stove. When the water starts to boil, place the jar on the spout of the kettle so that it fills with steam. Keep it in this position for 2-3 minutes. Spread paper or plain towels on the table. Put jars on them. They will dry in just a couple of minutes.

For the sugar syrup, we only need a couple of ingredients that you will definitely find in your kitchen. Fill a pot with cold water. Put it on fire. When the water starts to boil, gradually add sugar to it. Do this in several approaches. Stir the syrup well after each addition to dissolve all crystals. Add 4 tablespoons vanilla sugar to a saucepan. They will give our compote a pleasant and sweet smell. Stir the syrup well. The last ingredient is to send a few pinches of citric acid to the pan. Thanks to her, you can be sure that your compote will survive the most severe winter. Strain the finished syrup. To do this, you can use a sieve or regular cheesecloth.

Fill sterilized jars with peaches and apples. Pour the sugar syrup over the fruit. After that, cover the jar with a lid and transfer it to a pot filled with water. This structure must be put on a high fire. When the water starts to boil, reduce heat to low. Leave the jar in this position for about 25-30 minutes. When the time is up, take the can out of the pot and screw the lid back on. Turn the jar over and place it on a towel to be spread on a flat surface. Thanks to the hot compote, the lid is subjected to additional heat treatment. Leave the jars in this position until they are completely cool. Then move the compote to a cooler, drier place where it can stand for a long time.

The drink is ready.Now you can open the first jar and taste the result of your work. This compote will perfectly diversify your usual diet. It is much healthier and tastier than purchased juices and soda. You should get it ready as soon as possible.