Compote from dried apricots, prunes, and raisins
Description
No juice, except freshly squeezed, can match the health benefits of this drink—compote made from dried fruits. Dried fruits retain almost all the beneficial nutrients originally present in fresh berries. However, the compote must be cooked properly to preserve all these nutrients during cooking. Do not boil dried fruit compote for more than 15–20 minutes. After cooking, let the compote steep well, allowing the dried fruits to impart their aroma and beneficial substances into the drink. Then it's ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
To save time, first place water on the stove, add sugar, and bring to a boil.
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Step 2
Rinse the dried fruits thoroughly.
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Step 3
Place them in a colander to let the water drain off. At the same time, sort through the dried fruits. Do not mix the raisins with the other dried fruits.
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Step 4
Place the prunes and dried apricots into boiling water with sugar. Cook for 10 minutes.
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Step 5
Then add raisins and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Step 6
Turn off the heat under the pot with compote and add lemon acid or a spoonful of lemon juice. Let the compote steep for about 50-60 minutes.
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Step 7
Pour the compote into glasses, and the dried fruits can be served separately.