Strawberry and lemon compote for winter storage
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Homemade drinks are a great way to diversify your diet during winter. You can serve this compote at both festive and everyday tables. Let's agree that homemade compotes are much tastier and healthier than store-bought drinks, so today we'll prepare strawberry and lemon compote for storage. The drink is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Wash the strawberries, then remove the stems.
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Step 3
Slice the lemon into wedges.
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Step 4
Thoroughly wash the preserving jars with baking soda, then rinse well under warm running water. Sterilize the jars and lids using your preferred method—over steam, in the oven, or in the microwave. Place the strawberries and lemon into the jars.
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Step 5
On the stove, bring clean water to a boil, pour the boiling water into a jar, cover the mouth of the jar with a lid, and let it sit for 10 minutes. After that, pour the water back into a saucepan, bring to a boil again, and return it to the jar; let it sit for another 10 minutes.
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Step 6
Finally, drain the water into the saucepan, add sugar and cook for one minute. If desired, you can add a little more sugar.
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Step 7
Return the compote to the jar.
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Step 8
Seal the jar tightly with a sterile lid and place it upside down. Cover the preserve with a warm blanket or cloth and leave undisturbed for 24 hours. After this time, transfer the preserve to the pantry.
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Step 9
Good luck with your preparations!