Fruit compote with thyme and honey
Description
The drink is quick and easy to prepare. This wonderful beverage will effectively boost your immune system and help combat colds and low mood. Serve it warm, adding honey or any other sweetener. You can enhance the drink with fresh mint, ground cinnamon, and other spices to taste.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. You can use any dried fruits according to your taste.
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Step 2
Rinse the dried fruits in water to remove dust. Pour them into a thermos, teapot, or heatproof container. You can use apricots, dried figs, or dates if desired, but avoid prunes as they give the infusion a dark color.
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Step 3
Add dried thyme. You can also add a sprig of fresh thyme if you have it available.
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Step 4
Bring the water to a boil and pour the boiling water into the container.
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Step 5
Close the thermos with the lid and let the infusion steep for at least 2–3 hours. If preparing it in a teapot, wrap it with a towel and let it steep for the same amount of time.
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Step 6
Then slightly open the container lid and cool the drink down to 35 degrees. Add any variety of floral honey and stir until it dissolves in the liquid.
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Step 7
Pour the dried fruit compote into cups and serve warm. It can be accompanied by sweet pastries or cookies.