Compote
Description
Kompot (or uzvar) is a fruit drink or a jelly made from dried fruits, traditionally served on Christmas Eve in many Eastern European countries such as Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, and Lithuania. In fact, drinking uzvar is much better than consuming overly sweet, artificial sodas or store-bought juices made from unknown ingredients. Kompot is delicious, simple, and traditional. The drink is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, we need to sort our dried fruits to remove any debris.
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Step 2
Now the key point in preparing the fruit drink: the dried fruits need to be poured over with water and... left overnight.
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Step 3
Only the next day, place the pot on the stove and bring the liquid to a boil over low heat.
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Step 4
Simmer the compote for another 15 minutes after boiling over low heat. Taste it, and if needed, add sugar or honey.
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Step 5
Remove the pot from the heat and let the infusion cool to room temperature. After two or three hours, the infusion will be fully ready and acquire the desired flavor. Simply strain the infusion into a pitcher—and it's ready to serve. :)