Orange compote
Description
The drink is quick and easy to prepare. Orange compote is canned using the classic method. The most important thing is to properly process the orange fruits, as otherwise the compote may turn out bitter. Therefore, oranges must be carefully peeled, removing the membranes, seeds, and the white bitter pith. For the first syrup draining from the jar, use special plastic lids with holes—it will be both easier and safer. Good luck!
Instructions
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Step 1
Remove the zest from the lemons with a sharp knife. Place it in a separate container. Then peel the oranges, removing the fibers, membrane, and the layer of white pith. Cut the orange flesh into pieces as you prefer.
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Step 2
Pour 4.5 liters of water into a large pot and bring to a boil. Then add sugar, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Step 3
When the sugar syrup is ready, add the orange zest and cook for another 15 minutes.
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Step 4
Then we strain the hot syrup through a sieve into a separate container. Next, we distribute the orange fruits into clean sterilized jars and pour the hot syrup over them.
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Step 5
We discard the cooked orange peel. After the oranges have steeped in the syrup, covered, for about 15 minutes, we drain the syrup back into the saucepan.
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Step 6
Place the pot with syrup over medium heat for about 10 minutes (starting from the moment it begins to boil). After 10 minutes, add 200 grams of honey to the pot. Boil for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the honey is completely dissolved. Then remove the pot from the stove. Pour the hot syrup over the orange fruits again. Seal the jars.
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Step 7
We turn the sealed jars upside down, cover them with a warm blanket, and leave them like this for 24 hours.