Gooseberry compote for winter
Description
Cranberry "Mojito" compote for winter is an excellent preserve. During gooseberry season, use these berries for more than just jam. This wonderful "Mojito" will quench your thirst any time of year, and in winter will delight you with its pleasant tangy taste and refreshing mint aroma. Serve and enjoy.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making "Mojito" gooseberry compote for winter.
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Step 2
Place washed gooseberries into a sterilized jar. You don't need to remove the stems, as the drink will be strained before consumption. Therefore, the berries won't be needed afterwards.
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Step 3
Add mint leaves to the jar.
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Step 4
Add the sugar and pieces of lemon with the peel.
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Step 5
Pour hot water over the compote and let it sit, covered, for 10-15 minutes.
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Step 6
Pour the mojito into a saucepan and boil the compote.
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Step 7
Pour the compote back into the jars. The currants will no longer be as bright.
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Step 8
Seal the jars with lids and let the compote cool under a blanket. Store the finished compote in a dark, cool pantry until winter. Yield: one 0.5-liter jar.