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- 1 Secrets of making peach-apple compote
- 2 The classic recipe for peach and apple compote for the winter
- 3 Simple apple and peach compote for the winter
- 4 Winter compote from peaches with apples and lemon
- 5 Fragrant winter compote from fresh apples and peaches with mint
- 6 How to store apple-peach compote
- 7 Conclusion
In winter, there is an acute deficiency of vitamins, so housewives try to stock up on various preparations that contain vitamins, nutrients from vegetables and fruits. One of these preparations is apple and peach compote, which has excellent taste and aroma.
Secrets of making peach-apple compote
Peaches are rich in nutrients, trace elements, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, pectin, carotene and fiber. This fruit is low in calories and more than 80% water, thanks to which toxins are removed from the body.
Peaches are recommended for people with anemia, arrhythmia, asthma, high blood pressure, nephritis. The fruit reduces blood cholesterol, improves metabolism in the body, has a positive effect on vision, has a diuretic, anti-inflammatory effect. Due to the high content of potassium, it strengthens the walls of blood vessels, improves memory and the functioning of the circulatory system. Thanks to calcium, bones and musculoskeletal system are strengthened. Peach is recommended for vitamin deficiency, pregnant women from symptoms of toxicosis.
Apples are the richest in iron. They contain many vitamins and minerals. Also, the fruit contains a large amount of pectin, fiber. All this has a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract.
Regular use of these products strengthens blood vessels, is the prevention of viral diseases, and removes toxins from the body. This is an excellent prevention for gout, atherosclerosis, eczema, is used to treat anemia, and reduces the absorption of fats.
So that the compote does not spoil, does not ferment and is stored for a long time, it is important to follow a few tips.
- All peaches can be divided into two types: with pale yellow (sweet) and red-yellow (sour) flesh.
- First, the fruits are sorted out, wormy, damaged fruits are removed.
- It is necessary to choose fragrant fruits to make the compote aromatic.
- The fruits must be ripe and firm.
- Fruit must be of the same size, ripeness. After purchase or collection, they must be processed into compote within 24 hours.
- It is not advisable to mix fruits of different varieties in one container.
- The fruit is washed thoroughly, otherwise the seaming may explode.
- If apple slices are needed for compote, cut out the core, remove the seeds, cut into pieces.
- To prevent apple slices from darkening, they are soaked in water with lemon juice, but not for more than half an hour, since then they will lose most of their beneficial properties.
- Peach peels must be peeled, as they spoil the taste in compote. To do this, the fruits are dipped in boiling water for a few minutes, then immediately in cold water. Then you can start peeling it off. The peel of apples is removed as desired.
- So that the apples do not settle in the rolling, do not lose their color and shape, they are blanched for several minutes, and then immediately placed in cold water.
- The compote is closed only in sterilized jars.
- If the recipe is made with sterilization, then the processing time for a three-liter glass container is 25 minutes.
To give a special aroma, various spices or citrus fruits are added to the composition.
The classic recipe for peach and apple compote for the winter
For the preparation of apple-peach compote for the winter, it is better to take sour apples.
Required Ingredients:
- peaches - 1 kg;
- apples - 0.7 kg;
- water - 2 l;
- sugar - 0.3 kg;
- lemon - 1 pc.
Preparation:
- The fruits are prepared: they are washed, sorted, cut, seeds, seeds, core are removed. The zest is cut from the lemon.
- Lemon zest and fruit are placed in prepared sterilized containers in equal shares. Pour sugar into the jars, distributing it evenly.
- The water is brought to a boil, poured into jars of fruit. Stand for 20 minutes.
- The liquid is drained using a special lid with holes. Put on fire, bring to a boil. Add lemon juice or citric acid 1 teaspoon.
- Pour the syrup over the jars and roll up. Turn over, wrap up until it cools completely.
Transferred to a storage location.
Simple apple and peach compote for the winter
In this compote recipe, apples are saturated with the aroma of peaches, so you can't tell them apart. It is better to take apples of Antonovka varieties.
For this recipe, you will need 1 kg of apples and peaches, 1 liter of water, 200 g of sugar, ½ teaspoon of citric acid.
Preparation:
- Prepare the fruit. Sort, wash, peel (blanch as described above), cut in half, remove the core, seeds and bones.
- Banks are prepared: washed, sterilized in a convenient way.
- Fruits are laid evenly over the jars, almost to the neck.
- Prepare syrup: add water, sugar, citric acid.
- Pour in boiling syrup, close with a sterilized lid.
- A piece of cloth is placed on the bottom in a large metal container, water is poured and jars are placed. The jars with the contents are sterilized for 20-25 minutes.
- Roll it up and wrap it up with a warm blanket until it cools down.
Transferred to a storage location.
Winter compote from peaches with apples and lemon
Peach-apple compote with lemon turns out to be tasty, aromatic and concentrated. Lemon gives the drink a wonderful citrus aroma, saturates with a pleasant sourness.
You will need:
- peaches - 3 kg;
- water - 4 l;
- sugar - 0.7 kg;
- lemon - 4 pcs.
Preparation:
- Prepare apples and peaches, wash and blanch them. To do this, place it in boiling water for a few minutes, and then immediately in cold water.
- Peach peels. Cut in half, remove bones. Apples are cut in half, cored with seeds. Cut into slices.
- Lemons are washed, cut into thick circles.
- Banks are prepared: washed, sterilized in any convenient way.
- Lay peaches, apples and a slice of lemon evenly over the jars.
- Pour boiling water over the jars, let stand for 15 minutes.
- Water is poured into a saucepan using a lid with holes, sugar is added. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour the syrup into jars. Roll up, turn over and wrap up until the compote cools completely.
They are taken to the storage location.
Fragrant winter compote from fresh apples and peaches with mint
This apple and peach drink with mint has an indescribable taste and aroma.
Required Ingredients:
- peaches - 1 kg;
- apples - 1 kg;
- lemon - 2 pcs.;
- sugar - 150 g;
- fresh mint - 1 bunch.
Preparation:
- Prepare apples and peaches: wash, blanch the peaches as described above, peel them. Break it in half, take out the bones. The apples are cut, cored with seeds.
- The lemon is washed, cut into thick rings.
- Banks are prepared: washed, sterilized.
- Peaches, apples, lemon and mint are placed in a jar in equal proportions.
- Pour boiling water into jars, wait 15 minutes.
- Pour into a saucepan with a special lid, add sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour the syrup over the jars.
- A towel or piece of cloth is placed in a large container at the bottom. Add water and put jars of compote.
- The jars are sterilized for 10 minutes.
- Roll up, turn over and wrap until cool.
- Transferred to a storage location.
How to store apple-peach compote
Store peach-apple compote in a cool, dark place. You can store the compote in the pantry.
It is better not to store it on the balcony, since in case of severe frosts, the jar can burst due to sudden changes in temperature, mold may appear in the jars.
You can store cans with a seedless drink for 2 - 3 years, and if there are seeds, then they are stored for no more than a year.
Conclusion
Whatever you add to the apple and peach compote, it still turns out to be tasty, aromatic and healthy. The main thing is not to be afraid to experiment and try new recipes.