Compote from apples, pears, and plums
Description
The given amount of ingredients will yield two 1-liter containers. Be sure to taste the plums before preparing to determine the required amount of sugar. Do not overcook the fruit slices so that the drink looks appetizing and colorful in the containers. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients.
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Step 2
Wash the plums in water, cut them in half, and remove the pits.
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Step 3
Place the halved plums into a saucepan, rinse the pears and cut their flesh into the container.
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Step 4
Wash the apples and slice them, adding the slices directly into the container.
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Step 5
Add granulated sugar. The amount of sugar depends on the taste of the plums. If they are sour, you will need a lot of sugar. If they are sweet, for example, the "Hungarian" variety, you can reduce the amount of sugar.
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Step 6
Pour water into a container, place the pot on the stove, and cook the compote for 15–20 minutes until the fruit slices become soft, allowing them to release their flavor, color, and aroma into the liquid.
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Step 7
As soon as the compote is ready, sterilize the jars and lids using any method you prefer.
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Step 8
Pour the hot compote into jars.
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Step 9
Immediately seal the containers with hot lids using the threads or a canning key. Let them cool, then transfer to a pantry or cellar.
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Step 10
The apple, pear, and plum compote for winter is completely ready! Open a jar of this preserve during winter time.