Peach compote with citric acid for the winter

We start preparing compote with the preparation of fruit. We need to rinse the peaches well in warm water. Transfer the fruit to a towel, which must be spread out on the table in advance, and leave it to dry. At this time, fill the pot with a little water. Put it on high heat. Wait for the water to boil. Transfer the peaches to a colander and scald them with boiling water. Then place the fruit under cold water. Peel them off. Cut the peeled peaches in half. Remove the bones from them. Set the finished fruit aside.

Now we need to sterilize the jars that we will be using. First, wash them with baking soda. Place a pot of cold water on the stove and wait for the water to boil. Scald the jars and lids with boiling water. Now we have to sterilize them with steam. For this, you can use both a kettle and a regular saucepan. The main point is that the steam will fill the can from the inside. Hold it in this position for 3 minutes. Spread a large towel on the table. Place the jars on top of it and leave them to dry.

Let's start making sugar syrup. Fill a pot with cold water and place it on the stove. Wait for the water to boil in it. Now you can start adding granulated sugar to it. It is recommended to do this gradually, in small portions. Stir the syrup well after each addition so that all crystals dissolve quickly. Add 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar to a saucepan. It will give compote a very pleasant sweet aroma. The last ingredient is citric acid. Pour it into the syrup and stir it well again. Thanks to her, your compote will definitely stand until winter and will not even think about spoiling. Pass the finished syrup through a sieve or cheesecloth. So the compote will be more transparent and attractive in appearance.

We transfer the peaches to prepared jars. Fill the fruit with sugar solution. Place the lids on the jars and screw them back on. Now we need to turn the cans over and place them on the towel. Thanks to the hot compote, our lids will undergo additional heat treatment. Wrap the jars in a warm blanket or large tea towel. Wait for the jars to cool completely. Now you can move them to the driest and coolest place. For example, in the closet.

The peach compote is ready. It takes you a minimum of time and effort to prepare it. Because of this, the rich and bright taste that you get as a result seems unrealistic.This compote will definitely cheer you up on a cold winter day. You should try making it right now!