Source: Olha Afanasieva, AdobeStockEveryone is used to seeing citrus in lemonades and cocktails, but what about a refreshing orange compote? It's very vibrant, with a pleasant tartness and invigorating citrus notes! Today, we'll share 15 excellent recipes – how to make compote so oranges aren't bitter, and what else you can add for flavor!
1. Classic Orange Compote
Source: rutube.ruA basic recipe every hostess should know.
You will need: 5 oranges, 1 lemon, 150-200 g sugar, 3 liters water.
Preparation: Peel and slice the oranges and lemon. Cover with water, bring to a boil, and add sugar. Simmer the compote for 15 minutes, then let it steep covered and strain.
2. Orange and Apple Compote
Source: AdobeStockTry making it with different varieties of apples!
You will need: 3 oranges, 3 apples, 5 tbsp sugar, 2-3 liters water.
Preparation: Remove the zest from the oranges and place it in a pot. Add the sliced apples, cover with water, bring to a boil, and add sugar. Simmer the compote for 10 minutes over low heat. Squeeze the juice from the oranges, pour it into the compote, stir, remove from heat, and let cool.
3. Orange and Tangerine Compote
Source: AdobeStockExcellent for the cold season when fruits and vibrancy are scarce.
You will need: 200 g oranges, 200 g tangerines, 150 g sugar, 2 liters water.
Preparation: Remove the zest from the oranges and tangerines, place it in a pot, sprinkle with sugar, cover with water, and simmer for 5-7 minutes after boiling. Strain the resulting syrup, add the peeled and sliced citrus fruits, and bring to a boil again. Then turn off the stove, cover the compote, and let it steep.
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4. Orange Compote with Peel
Source: AdobeStockAccessible ingredients, but a far from ordinary result!
You will need: 500 g oranges, 100 g sugar, 2 liters water.
Preparation: Wash thoroughly and slice the oranges arbitrarily. Cover them with water, bring to a boil, and add sugar. Simmer for 15 minutes over low heat, then mash the citrus fruits with a potato masher and simmer for another 2 minutes. Strain the finished compote.
5. Orange Compote for Winter
Source: cookpad.comIf desired, add spices to taste or mint leaves to the jars.
You will need: 8 oranges, 1 lemon, 1.5 kg sugar, 4-5 liters water.
Preparation: Peel the oranges, slice the pulp, and arrange it in sterilized jars. Pour boiling water over them, cover with lids, and leave for 3 minutes. Then drain the water into a pot, add sugar and orange peels, and bring to a boil. Simmer the syrup for 5 minutes, strain, and pour back into the jars. Add lemon juice and seal the compote for winter.
6. Orange and Gooseberry Compote for Winter
Source: vk.comBoth green and pink gooseberries will work wonderfully.
You will need: 200 g oranges, 200 g gooseberries, 350 g sugar, 2.5 liters water.
Preparation: Wash thoroughly and slice the oranges into rounds, rinse the gooseberries, and arrange everything in sterilized jars. Add sugar and pour boiling water over the preparations. Immediately seal the compote for winter.
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7. Orange and Currant Compote for Winter
Source: therecepts.comIt tastes equally delicious with red, black, or even white currants.
You will need: 200 g oranges, 500 g currants, 150-200 g sugar, 1.5-2 liters water.
Preparation: Wash the orange, grate the zest, and peel and slice the pulp into pieces. Rinse and sort the currants. Arrange the currants, zest, and orange pulp in sterilized jars, pour boiling water over them, cover with lids, and leave for 15 minutes. Then drain this water into a pot, add sugar, and bring to a boil again. Pour the syrup back into the jars and seal the compote.
8. Orange and Strawberry Compote
Source: AdobeStockIf using frozen strawberries – no need to thaw them.
You will need: 300 g strawberries, 200 g oranges, 150 g sugar, 1.5 liters water.
Preparation: Remove the zest from the orange and slice the pulp into rounds. Place all ingredients in a pot, bring to a boil, and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Then remove the compote from heat and let it steep for another 20 minutes covered, then strain and cool.
9. Mojito Orange Compote for Winter
Source: postila.ruDo you think mojito is only a summer cocktail? Not at all!
You will need: 1 orange, 1/2 lemon, 3 sprigs mint, 200 g sugar.
Preparation: Wash and slice the orange and lemon into wedges, place them in a sterilized jar, and add mint. Sprinkle with sugar, pour boiling water over, and immediately seal the compote for winter.
10. Orange Compote with Cinnamon and Rosemary
Source: AdobeStockAn aromatic compote for lovers of interesting flavors!
You will need: 3 oranges, 4 tbsp sugar, 1 sprig rosemary, 1 cinnamon stick, 1.5 liters water.
Preparation: Wash and slice the oranges into rounds, cover them with water, and bring to a boil. Add sugar, cinnamon, and rosemary, simmer the compote for 5 minutes, remove from heat, let it steep covered, and then strain.
11. Orange and Pear Compote for Winter
Source: rutube.ruFor light and spicy notes – also add a slice of ginger to each jar.
You will need: 1 orange, 2 pears, 1 lemon, 200-250 g sugar.
Preparation: Wash and slice the orange and lemon with their peels. Slice the pears into wedges and arrange everything in sterilized jars. Boil water with sugar, pour this syrup over the fruits, and immediately seal the compote for winter.
12. Orange and Grape Compote for Winter
Source: ok.ruA true delight on cold winter days!
You will need: 500 g oranges, 1 kg grapes, 300 g sugar, 2-2.5 liters water.
Preparation: Wash thoroughly and slice the oranges with their peels. Rinse, sort, and remove grapes from their stems. Arrange everything in sterilized jars, pour boiling water over them, and leave for 15 minutes covered. Then drain this water, add sugar, and bring to a boil again. Pour the resulting syrup back into the jars and seal for winter.
13. Orange, Rhubarb, and Strawberry Compote
Source: kp.ruEven though oranges aren't a summer fruit, compote with them turns out very summery.
You will need: 200 g strawberries, 200 g rhubarb, 1 orange, 100 g sugar, 1-1.5 liters water.
Preparation: Remove the zest from the orange and squeeze the juice, remove the stems from the strawberries, and slice the rhubarb into small pieces. Place strawberries and rhubarb in a pot, sprinkle with sugar, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, add the zest, and bring to a boil again. Then pour in the orange juice, stir, remove the compote from heat, let it cool, and strain.
14. Orange and Raspberry Compote for Winter
Source: postila.ruDouble the vitamins in every jar!
You will need: 500 g raspberries, 500 g oranges, 500 g sugar, 5-6 liters water.
Preparation: Peel and slice the oranges. Arrange raspberries and orange pulp in sterilized jars, pour boiling water over them, and cover with lids. After 15 minutes, drain this water into a pot, add sugar, and bring to a boil again. Pour the boiling syrup back into the jars and seal for winter.
15. Orange and Pear Compote with Honey
Source: AdobeStockA spicy compote that perfectly energizes and quenches thirst.
You will need: 2 oranges, 4 pears, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 cloves, 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Roughly chop the pears and cover them with water. Add honey, sugar, lemon juice, and cloves, stir, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes over low heat, then add the peeled and sliced orange pulp. Simmer for another 5 minutes, let the compote cool, and refrigerate for several hours.