Source: Agata, AdobeStock Homemade compote is equally delicious and relevant at any time of year. In summer – as a refreshing drink, and in winter – as a compensation for missing fresh berries and vitamins. Today we'll share 15 of the best recipes for making red and black currant compote!
1. Summer Red and Black Currant Compote
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruOn a hot summer day, it's wonderfully refreshing, especially with a couple of ice cubes.
You'll need: 2 liters of water, 120 g red currants, 120 g black currants, 6 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar and simmer for one minute. Add the currant berries, free of stems and debris. Cook the compote until it boils again, remove it from the heat, and let it steep under the lid for a while.
2. Red and Black Currant Compote for Winter in Jars
Source: reciple.ruClassic compote for winter without additives – it will keep perfectly all season.
You'll need: 250 g red currants, 250 g black currants, 300 g sugar, 2.5 liters of water.
Preparation: Place the currants in a jar, pour boiling water over them, and leave for 15 minutes under the lid. Drain this water, boil it again with sugar, pour it back in, and seal the compote for winter.
3. Red and Black Currant Compote with Gooseberries
Source: spmguild.ruYou can freely change the berry proportions to your taste.
You'll need: 250 g red currants, 250 g gooseberries, 250 g black currants, 350 g sugar, 3 liters of water.
Preparation: Sort the currants and gooseberries and place them all in sterile jars. Pour boiling water over the berries and leave for 10 minutes under the lid. Drain this water, add sugar to it, boil again, and pour it back in. Seal the compote for winter.
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4. Red and Black Currant Compote with Leaves
Source: grandbazaarist.comIf you want to can the compote, add a pinch of citric acid.
You'll need: 300 g sugar, 300 g black currants, 300 g red currants, 3 black currant leaves, 2.5 liters of water.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar. Add all the currant berries and leaves, simmer the compote for 7-10 minutes over low heat, remove from the stove, and let it steep under the lid.
5. Red and Black Currant Compote with Citric Acid
Source: rcept.ruThanks to citric acid, the compote is less cloyingly sweet and stores better.
You'll need: 250 g red currants, 250 g black currants, 2 pinches of citric acid, 1 cinnamon stick, 300 g sugar, 2.5 liters of water.
Preparation: Place the currants and cinnamon in a jar. Pour boiling water over them, leave for 15 minutes, and drain the water. Add sugar and citric acid to it, boil again, pour it back in, and seal the jar.
6. Red and Black Currant Compote with Orange
Source: povar.ruA little citrus is the perfect addition to any berry compote.
You'll need: 250 g red currants, 250 g black currants, 1 orange, 300 g sugar, 2.5 liters of water.
Preparation: Sort all the currants, slice the orange into rounds, and place everything in sterile jars. Pour boiling water over them and leave for 10 minutes under the lids. Drain this water, add sugar, boil again, and pour over the berries. Seal the compote with lids.
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7. Red and Black Currant Compote with Plum
Source: spmguild.ruAny variety of plum or cherry plum will do. You don't need to remove the pits!
You'll need: 300 g plums, 300 g red currants, 300 g black currants, 600 g sugar, 4 liters of water.
Preparation: Arrange the plums and currants in jars, pour boiling water over them, cover with lids, and let cool. Drain this liquid, add sugar to it, boil again, and pour it back in. Seal the jars for winter.
8. Saskatoon Berry, Red and Black Currant Compote
Source: foragro.ruCurrants with saskatoon berries – a double dose of healthy vitamins.
You'll need: 3 liters of water, 250 g saskatoon berries, 250 g red currants, 250 g black currants, 500 g sugar, 2 g citric acid.
Preparation: Sort all the currants and saskatoon berries, and arrange the berries in sterile jars. Sprinkle with sugar and add a pinch of citric acid. Pour boiling water over everything and seal the compote for winter.
9. Red and Black Currant Compote with Lemon and Mint
Source: vkus-expert.ruIt turns out something like a berry mojito. Especially good with brown sugar!
You'll need: 250 g red currants, 250 g black currants, 1 lemon, 4 sprigs of mint, 300 g sugar, 2.5 liters of water.
Preparation: Slice the lemon into rounds, sort the currants, and place everything in jars. Add mint, sprinkle with sugar, and pour boiling water over them. Leave for 10-15 minutes under the lids, drain the syrup, boil again, pour it back in, and seal the jars.
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10. Red and Black Currant Compote with Apricots
Source: vsevkulinary.ruYou can add very little sugar to this compote – it's delicious as is.
You'll need: 300 g apricots, 200 g red currants, 200 g black currants, 100 g sugar, 3 liters of water.
Preparation: Pour water over the apricots and bring to a boil. Add sugar and simmer for a couple of minutes. Add all the red and black currants, cook for another 5 minutes, and remove the compote from the heat.
11. Red and Black Currant Compote with Apples for Winter
Source: spmguild.ruOne of the best combinations for making a simple garden compote.
You'll need: 250 g red currants, 250 g black currants, 300 g apples, 300 g sugar, 3 liters of water.
Preparation: Sort the currants, slice the apples into wedges, and place everything in sterile jars. Pour boiling water over them and leave for 15 minutes under the lids. Drain this water and add sugar to the jars. Boil the water again, pour it back in, and seal the compote.
12. White, Red, and Black Currant Compote
Source: foragro.ruCurrant assortment – a very harmonious option in terms of taste and aroma.
You'll need: 250 g red currants, 250 g white currants, 250 g black currants, 2 pinches of vanilla, 450 g sugar, 3.5 liters of water.
Preparation: Sort all the currants and arrange them in jars. Pour boiling water over them, leave for 7-10 minutes under the lids, and drain this water. Boil it again, add sugar and vanilla, cook until dissolved, and pour it back in. Seal the jars.
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13. Red and Black Currant Compote with Raspberries
Source: ceverever.ruOne of the simplest compote recipes, which will take only a few minutes.
You'll need: 250 g raspberries, 250 g red currants, 250 g black currants, 400 g sugar, 3.5 liters of water.
Preparation: Place all the raspberries and currants in sterile jars. Boil water with sugar, simmer for a couple of minutes, and pour it into the jars. Seal the compote for winter.
14. Red and Black Currant Compote with Blackberries
Source: bee-master.ruBlackberries don't have a very pronounced flavor if used alone. But with other berries – it's just right!
You'll need: 250 g blackberries, 250 g red currants, 250 g black currants, 300 g sugar, 3 liters of water.
Preparation: Sort the blackberries and currants, place everything in sterile jars, and pour boiling water over them. Leave for 5 minutes under the lid, drain this water, add sugar to it, and boil it again. Pour the hot syrup into the jars and seal the compote for winter.
15. Cherry, Red and Black Currant Compote
Source: aroma-avenue.ruYou can remove the cherry pits, or leave them in – it's not essential.
You'll need: 250 g red currants, 300 g cherries, 250 g black currants, 400 g sugar, 3.5 liters of water.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar. Add all the cherries and currants and cook the compote for 10 minutes. Remove it from the heat and let it steep under the lid until cool.