Compote from zucchini and alucha
Description
The ingredient quantities are given for a 0.75-liter container. The compote can be stored for 1 year if it contains pits, and 1.5 years if it is pit-free. Serve the drink for breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, or dinner. Strain the compote through a sieve for children, removing the pulp. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients.
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Step 2
Wash the zucchini in water, cut off the ends from both sides of the vegetable, and slice it into rounds. Then cut the rounds into portion-sized cubes and transfer the chopped pieces to a pot. Use only young vegetables without tough skin and seeds inside!
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Step 3
Wash the plums and add them to the container. If desired, you can remove the pits from the fruits.
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Step 4
Add granulated sugar and pour in lemon juice. Optionally, replace it with lemon acid, using 2 pinches.
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Step 5
Pour in the water and place the container on the stove. Once the liquid comes to a boil, simmer the compote for 20 minutes until the zucchini slices are tender. Scald the jar and lid with boiling water.
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Step 6
When the drink is ready, turn off the heat.
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Step 7
Pour the zucchini compote into a hot jar and immediately seal it with a screw-on lid or using a canning key.
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Step 8
Let the preparation cool at room temperature, then transfer it to a pantry, garage, or cellar.