Source: Elenarui, AdobeStockOne of the best additions to redcurrants in any preparation is orange. The berry itself doesn't have a very pronounced flavor, and so the aromatic citrus perfectly solves this problem. In today's selection, we've gathered 12 excellent recipes for compote using these ingredients!
1. Summer Redcurrant and Orange Compote
Source: sovkusom.ruYou can also add a little fragrant spice to this compote to taste.
You will need: 400 g redcurrants, 1 orange, 250 g sugar, 2.5 L water.
Preparation: Sort the redcurrants, slice the orange into rounds, add sugar, and pour water over everything. Bring the compote to a boil, simmer for 2 minutes, and remove from heat. Let it steep under the lid for 30 minutes.
2. Redcurrant and Orange Compote for Winter
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruA classic winter preserve – simple, quick, and very tasty.
You will need: 400 g redcurrants, 1 orange, 250 g sugar, 2 pinches of citric acid, 2.5 L water.
Preparation: Pour the redcurrants and sliced orange into a clean, dry jar. Pour boiling water over everything, leave for 7-10 minutes, and drain this water. Boil it again with sugar and citric acid, pour back into the jars, and seal.
3. Redcurrant, Orange, and Lemon Compote
Source: rutube.ruNot a double, but even a triple dose of vitamin C in one glass!
You will need: 300 g redcurrants, 1 orange, 1 lemon, 350 g sugar, 2.5 L water.
Preparation: Pour redcurrants into sterile jars, add sliced orange and lemon. Pour boiling water over the mixture and leave for 10 minutes with the lids on. Drain this water, add sugar to it, boil again, and pour back. Seal the compote for winter.
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4. Redcurrant, Orange, and Cinnamon Compote with Sterilization
Source: ok.ruA delicious and aromatic compote that everyone in the household will love.
You will need: 400 g redcurrants, 1 orange, 1 cinnamon stick, 250 g sugar, 2.5 L water.
Preparation: Make a syrup from water and sugar, add cinnamon, and simmer for a couple of minutes. Place redcurrants and orange slices into jars. Pour the sugar syrup over them, sterilize the jars for 15-20 minutes in boiling water, and seal.
5. Redcurrant, Orange, and Mint Compote
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruA good refreshing drink for summer. And if desired – pour it into sterile jars immediately after cooking.
You will need: 400 g redcurrants, 1 orange, 4 sprigs of mint, 250 g sugar, 2.5 L water.
Preparation: Pour water over redcurrants and orange pieces, and bring everything to a boil. Add sugar and mint leaves, simmer the compote until the sugar dissolves, and remove from heat.
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6. Redcurrant and Blackcurrant Compote with Orange for Winter
Source: agrognom.ruAdults and children alike will surely be delighted with this compote!
You will need: 400 g redcurrants, 300 g blackcurrants, 1 orange, 350 g sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 star anise, 4 cloves, 3 L water.
Preparation: Pour all the currants and arbitrarily sliced orange into clean, dry jars. Add spices and sugar, and pour boiling water over them. Leave for 15 minutes with the lids on. Drain the syrup, boil it again, pour back into the jars, and seal.
7. Cranberry and Redcurrant Compote with Orange
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruPrefer tart compotes? Then choose this recipe!
You will need: 400 g redcurrants, 300 g cranberries, 2 oranges, 350 g sugar, 3 L water.
Preparation: Arrange cranberries, redcurrants, and sliced oranges in sterile jars. Pour boiling water over them and leave for 5-7 minutes. Drain this water, add sugar to it, and bring to a boil again. Pour the resulting syrup back into the jars and seal the compote for winter.
8. Frozen Redcurrant and Orange Compote
Source: lifehacker.ruA good option any time of year if you have a supply of frozen berries.
You will need: 300 g frozen redcurrants, 1 orange, 200 g sugar, 1-1.5 L water.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar and sliced orange. Simmer for 2 minutes, add redcurrants, and simmer for another 2 minutes. Remove the compote from the stove and let it steep under the lid.
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9. Redcurrant and Whitecurrant Compote with Orange
Source: industry60plus.ruNot only delicious, but also very original visually.
You will need: 300 g redcurrants, 300 g whitecurrants, 1 orange, 250 g sugar, 2 pinches of citric acid, 2 pinches of vanilla, 3 L water.
Preparation: Pour all the currants into sterile jars and add sliced orange. Pour boiling water over them and leave for 5 minutes with the lids on. Then drain this water into a saucepan, add sugar, citric acid, and vanilla, bring to a boil, and simmer the syrup for another 2 minutes. Pour the syrup back into the jars and seal the compote for winter.
10. Redcurrant, Apple, and Orange Compote
Source: moefermerstvo.ruIf you have small apples, like crabapples – then you don't even need to cut them.
You will need: 3 apples, 400 g redcurrants, 1 orange, 250 g sugar, 3 L water.
Preparation: Slice apples and oranges into wedges, strip redcurrants from their stems, and place everything into sterile jars. Add sugar, pour boiling water over them, and leave for 10-15 minutes with the lids on. Drain the syrup, boil it again, pour back, and seal the compote.
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11. Redcurrant and Raspberry Compote with Orange
Source: pinterest.comDelicate berries require equally delicate handling.
You will need: 300 g redcurrants, 300 g raspberries, 1 orange, 250 g sugar, 2 pinches of citric acid, 2-3 L water.
Preparation: Place raspberries and redcurrants into sterile jars. Boil water with sugar, add citric acid and thinly sliced orange. Pour the resulting syrup over the berries and seal the compote for winter.
12. Redcurrant, Gooseberry, and Orange Compote
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruFor this recipe, it doesn't matter whether the berries are fresh or frozen.
You will need: 300 g redcurrants, 300 g gooseberries, 1 orange, 300 g sugar, 2-3 L water.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar, add sliced orange, and pour in gooseberries and redcurrants. Simmer the compote for about 5 minutes, remove from heat, and let it steep for half an hour under the lid.