Cherry compote
Description
The drink is quick and easy to prepare. A simple cherry compote recipe. If you want to make the drink for immediate consumption rather than preserving it for winter, add cherries and sugar to boiling water, simmer for about 3 minutes, then cover and let cool completely. After that, the compote is ready to serve. This recipe includes information stating that the drink is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. During cherry season, I always make preserves for the winter. I carefully sort the cherries, removing any spoiled berries and stems. Meanwhile, I put water in a large container and wait for it to boil.
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Step 2
2. Take a clean sterilized bottle and fill it with cherries (so that they occupy one third of the jar).
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Step 3
3. Pour boiling water and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Drain the water back into the container and bring to a boil.
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Step 5
5. Add sugar and cook for about a minute.
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Step 6
6. Pour back into the bottle and seal with a sterilized lid. Invert the jar and cover it. After it has completely cooled (in one or two days), store the cherry compote in a pantry or cellar.