Source: Elena_hramowa, AdobeStock For all lovers of balanced sweet and sour flavors, we recommend this collection of compote recipes for winter! Apricots and oranges combine perfectly, and moreover, they give the drink a very appetizing orange hue. Compotes are traditionally easy to prepare!
1. Apricot and Orange Compote without Sterilization
Source: about-tea.ruThe classic compote for a three-liter jar.
You will need: 300 g apricots, 1 orange, 200 g sugar, 2.5 l water.
Preparation: Place washed apricots and sliced orange into a jar cleaned with baking soda or hot water. Pour boiling water over everything and leave for 10 minutes under the lid. Drain this water, boil it again, and pour it over for another 5 minutes. Drain again, add sugar, boil again, and pour back into the jar. Seal the compote for winter.
2. Apricot and Orange Compote with Vanilla
Source: ideireceptov.ruBefore canning, we recommend removing the vanilla pod so that the compote does not become bitter.
You will need: 250 g apricots, 1 orange, 200 g sugar, 1 vanilla pod, 2.5 l water, spices to taste.
Preparation: Place arbitrarily cut apricots and orange into a sterile jar. Pour boiling water over and leave for 10 minutes under the lid. Drain this water, add sugar, a split vanilla pod, and spices. Boil the syrup until it simmers, then boil for another 5-7 minutes. Strain the syrup, pour it back into the jar, and seal.
20 Easy Apricot Compote Recipes for Winter
3. Apricot, Lemon, and Orange Compote for Winter
Source: uspeh-dacha.ruFor those who prefer even more citrusy tartness and aroma!
You will need: 300 g apricots, 1 orange, 1 lemon, 300 g sugar, 2-3 l water.
Preparation: Slice the citrus fruits into rounds and place them in sterile jars. Add the apricots and cover everything with sugar. Pour boiling water over and leave under the lids for 10 minutes. Drain the syrup, boil it again, and pour it back. Seal the compote for winter.
4. Apricot and Orange Compote with Sterilization
Source: cpykami.ruA completely different cooking method, but sometimes it can be even more convenient.
You will need: 300 g apricots, 1 orange, 3 l water, 300 g sugar, 1 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar. Add arbitrarily cut fruits and cook the compote for 7-10 minutes. Add citric acid and pour into sterile jars. Sterilize for another 15 minutes in boiling water and seal.
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5. Apricot, Apple, and Orange Compote for Winter
Source: sigov.ruSmall, tart apples work well.
You will need: 200 g apricots, 200 g apples, 1/2 orange, 200 g sugar, 2.5 l water.
Preparation: Slice apples into wedges and orange into rings. If desired, remove pits from apricots. Place everything in a sterile jar and pour boiling water over. Leave for 10 minutes under the lid, drain this water, add sugar to it, and boil again. Pour the syrup into the jar and seal.
6. Apricot and Orange Compote with Mint
Source: anoshkino-sosh.ruA unique variation on the mojito theme. Instead of mint, you can use lemon balm.
You will need: 300 g apricots, 4 sprigs of mint, 1 orange, 2.5 l water, 200 g sugar.
Preparation: Remove pits from apricots, slice orange into rings, and place everything in a sterile jar. Add the mint and cover everything with sugar. Pour boiling water over and seal the compote for winter.
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7. Apricot, Plum, and Orange Compote
Source: rutube.ruEqually good with any variety of plum or cherry plum – give it a try!
You will need: 200 g apricots, 200 g plums, 300 g sugar, 1/2 orange, 2.5 l water.
Preparation: Place apricots, plums, and arbitrarily cut orange into a sterile jar. Pour boiling water over them and leave for 10 minutes under the lid. Drain this water, add sugar to it, and boil again. Pour the boiling syrup over the fruits and seal for winter.
8. Apricot, Strawberry, and Orange Compote for Winter
Source: argumentrus.ruA very pleasant, light, and harmonious combination. You can add a couple of mint sprigs to taste.
You will need: 300 g apricots, 200 g strawberries, 1/2 orange, 1 cinnamon stick, 200 g sugar, 2.5 l water.
Preparation: Place apricots, strawberries, cinnamon, and orange slices into a jar. Pour boiling water over and leave for 15 minutes under the lid. Drain this water and boil it again. Add sugar to the jar, pour boiling water over, and seal.
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9. Melon, Apricot, and Orange Compote
Source: ok.ruOne of the most original preparations in this collection.
You will need: 200 g melon, 300 g apricots, 1 orange, 3 l water, 300 g sugar.
Preparation: Bring water with sugar to a boil. Cut melon into cubes, orange into rounds, and remove pits from apricots. Add the fruits to the syrup, cook for 10 minutes, and seal the compote in sterile jars.
10. Apricot, Cherry, and Orange Compote for Winter
Source: rutube.ruYou can even leave the pits – the compote will still be good!
You will need: 300 g apricots, 200 g cherries, 250 g sugar, 1/2 orange, 2.5 l water.
Preparation: Slice the orange into rounds and place the fruits and berries in a clean jar. Pour boiling water over and leave for 10 minutes under the lid. Drain this water, add sugar to it, boil again, and pour back. Seal the compote for winter.