Cherry and pear compote for winter
Description
The drink is quick and easy to prepare. Cherry and pear compote for winter storage keeps well for up to a year in a cool place, such as a cellar. To prevent it from becoming too sweet, add citric acid or freshly squeezed lemon juice. If the compote tastes too sweet for you, it can be diluted with soda water or cold boiled water. The drink is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients for making cherry and pear compote for winter. Wash the berries and pears.
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Step 2
Wash a one-liter jar thoroughly with soda in hot water and sterilize it over steam for 5 minutes or by any convenient method. Boil the metal lid over medium heat for 5 minutes.
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Step 3
Cut the pear into slices and remove the core.
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Step 4
Place the pear in a jar and pour boiling water over it. Cover the jar with a lid and let it sit for 15 minutes.
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Step 5
Put sugar into a saucepan and add citric acid. Drain the liquid from the jar and bring it to a boil.
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Step 6
Remove the stems from the cherries and place them in a jar with the pear.
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Step 7
Pour the boiling syrup over the pear and cherry mixture and immediately seal the jar. Invert the jar of cherry and pear compote, wrap it up, and let it cool completely.
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Step 8
Cherry and pear compote for winter is ready!