Source: Elenarui, AdobeStockCompote is an amazing drink. In summer, it saves you from the heat, and in winter, it warms you with memories of sunny days. It can be made from various fruits and berries. We recommend trying many options, but currant compote should definitely be among them. We share 20 of the best recipes!
1. Black Currant Compote for Winter
Source: spmguild.ruStock up on this vitamin-rich drink for later!
You will need: 500 g black currants, 200 g sugar, a pinch of citric acid, 3 L water.
Preparation: Clean the currants of dry stems, wash them, and place them in jars, filling no more than half the volume. Pour boiling water to the top, cover with lids, and leave for 30 minutes. Drain the water into a saucepan, add sugar, citric acid, and boil for 3 minutes. Pour the syrup into the jars with berries and seal.
2. Summer Black Currant Compote
Source: joinfo.comChill the finished compote thoroughly before serving.
You will need: 500 g black currants, 5 black currant leaves, 120 g sugar, 4 allspice berries, 3 L water.
Preparation: Boil water, add allspice, berries, and currant leaves. Boil for 5 minutes and remove from heat. Add sugar, stir, and leave covered for 15 minutes.
3. Red Currant Compote
Source: ru.wallpaper.mob.orgThe amount of sugar can be adjusted to your taste.
You will need: 500 g red currants, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3 L water.
Preparation: Boil water, add the prepared currants, and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, add sugar, and stir well. Let the compote steep covered for 15-20 minutes.
4. Rich Black Currant Compote
Source: nastoytrav.ruFreeze the pulp; it can be added to tea and future compotes.
You will need: 800 g black currants, 250 g sugar, 4 L water.
Preparation: Pass the currants through a juicer. Mix the resulting juice with water and boil for 5 minutes. Remove the compote from heat, add sugar, and leave covered for 20 minutes.
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5. Black Currant Compote with Star Anise and Melissa for Winter
Source: agrognom.ruDo not store this preserve for longer than 1 year.
You will need: 500 g black currants, 2 sprigs of melissa, 2 star anise pods, 150 g sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid, 4 L water.
Preparation: Boil water, add star anise pods, melissa, and cook for 5 minutes. Prepare the currants and place them in jars, filling no more than half the volume. Pour the aromatic boiling water over them and leave covered for 30 minutes. Drain the water into a saucepan, add sugar, citric acid, and cook for 3 minutes. Pour the boiling syrup into the jars and seal.
6. Black Currant and Apple Compote
Source: povar.ruSterilize not only the jars but also the lids.
You will need: 1 kg black currants, 500 g apples, 350 g sugar, a pinch of citric acid, 5 L water.
Preparation: Place currants and sliced apples into prepared jars, pour boiling water over them, and leave covered for half an hour. Drain the water into a saucepan and boil for 3 minutes. Add sugar and citric acid to the jars. Pour in the boiling syrup, seal, and invert upside down.
7. Sugar-Free Black Currant Compote
Source: about-tea.ruAn excellent compote recipe for those who have given up sugar.
You will need: 500 g black currants, 1 tsp stevia extract, 4 L water.
Preparation: Add prepared currants to boiling water, cook for 5 minutes from the moment it re-boils. Add stevia extract, turn off the heat, and let the compote steep covered for 20 minutes.
8. White Currant Compote for Winter
Source: 2023-foto.ruThe drink turns out an interesting transparent-yellow color.
You will need: 1 kg white currants, 400 g granulated sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid, 5 L water.
Preparation: Prepare the currants and place them in sterilized jars, filling no more than half the volume. Pour boiling water over them, cover with lids, and leave for 30 minutes. Drain the water into a saucepan, add granulated sugar, citric acid, and cook for 3 minutes. Pour the boiling syrup into the jars and seal.
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9. Assorted Currant Compote
Source: fashion-stil.ruThe ratio of berries can be any.
You will need: 500 g mixed currants, 180 g sugar, 4 L water.
Preparation: Boil water, add the prepared currants, and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, add sugar, and stir well. Let the compote steep covered for 20 minutes.
10. Raspberry, Gooseberry, White, Black, and Red Currant Compote
Source: telegra.phOne of the most foolproof compote recipes in this collection.
You will need: 200 g raspberries, 1 handful gooseberries, 200 g red currants, 200 g white currants, 1 handful black currants, 320 g sugar, 6 L water.
Preparation: Prepare the berries and pour them into a pot with boiling water. Cook for 5 minutes and remove from heat. Add sugar, stir the compote, and let it steep covered for 15 minutes.
11. Red Currant and Strawberry Compote for Winter
Source: aif.ruPour boiling water into jars in small portions.
You will need: 500 g red currants, 300 g strawberries, 1.5 cups sugar, a pinch of citric acid, 5 L water.
Preparation: Place red currants and sliced strawberries into jars. Pour boiling water over them, cover with lids, and leave to warm for 30 minutes. Drain the water into a saucepan and boil for 3-4 minutes. Add citric acid and sugar to the jars. Pour in the boiling syrup, seal, and invert upside down.
12. Red Currant Juice Compote
Source: about-tea.ruThe final result directly depends on the quality of the water.
You will need: 600 g red currants, 180 g sugar, 3 L water.
Preparation: Blend the currants, then strain through a sieve. Mix the resulting puree with water and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add sugar, and stir. Let the compote steep covered for 20 minutes.
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13. Apricot, Strawberry, and Red Currant Compote
Source: dzen.ruAromatic, beautiful, and delicious!
You will need: 300 g apricots, 1 handful strawberries, 1 handful red currants, 250 g sugar, 4 L water.
Preparation: Separate apricots into halves and remove pits. Boil water in a saucepan, add strawberries, currants, and apricots. Cook for 5 minutes from the moment it re-boils, then add sugar. Remove the compote from heat and let it steep covered for 20 minutes.
14. Gooseberry, Red, and Black Currant Compote with Sterilization
Source: aroma-avenue.ruCompote prepared this way stores perfectly even at room temperature.
You will need: 1 cup gooseberries, 1 cup red currants, 1 cup black currants, 300 g sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid, 5 L water.
Preparation: Prepare the berries and place them in sterilized jars, filling no more than half the volume. Boil water with sugar and citric acid, then pour into the jars. Sterilize for 15 minutes, seal, and invert upside down.
15. Strawberry, Red Currant, and Cherry Compote
Source: kartinkin.netThe berries perfectly combine in color, taste, and aroma.
You will need: 500 g red currants, 1 handful strawberries, 1 handful cherries, 250 g sugar, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 4 L water.
Preparation: Prepare the berries and place them in clean jars. Pour boiling water over them, cover with lids, and leave for 25-30 minutes. Drain the water into a saucepan, add sugar, and boil for 3 minutes. Pour lemon juice and boiling syrup into the jars. Seal, invert upside down, and wrap in a thick towel for 24 hours.
16. Red Currant Compote with Vanilla
Source: aroma-avenue.ruA perfect recipe that any hostess can easily handle.
You will need: 700 g red currants, 1 vanilla bean, 400 g sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid, 6 L water.
Preparation: Wash the currants and place them with their stems in jars. Pour boiling water over them and leave covered for 20 minutes. Cut the vanilla bean, scrape out the seeds, and mix with sugar. Drain the water from the jars into a saucepan, add the aromatic sugar, citric acid, and cook for 4 minutes. Pour the boiling syrup into the jars and seal the compote for winter.
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17. Red Currant and Rhubarb Compote
Source: vego-kolbasa.ruPre-clean the rhubarb, trim the tough edges, and remove the fibrous skin.
You will need: 400 g red currants, 2 rhubarb stalks, 300 g sugar, 4 L water.
Preparation: Boil water, add currants and sliced rhubarb. Cook for 5 minutes, remove from heat, and add sugar. Stir and let it steep covered for 20 minutes.
18. Red Currant and Apple Compote with Basil
Source: bee-master.ruWith purple basil, the compote's color becomes more intense.
You will need: 300 g red currants, 2 apples, 3 sprigs of basil, 1 cup sugar, 3 L water.
Preparation: Boil water, add currants, basil, and sliced apples. Cook for 5 minutes, add sugar, and stir. Let the compote steep covered for 20 minutes, then strain, pour into bottles, and refrigerate.
19. Red Currant Compote with Cinnamon
Source: tvcook.ruBefore placing the compote in the refrigerator, remove the cinnamon stick.
You will need: 500 g red currants, 1 cinnamon stick, 180 g sugar, 4 L water.
Preparation: Boil water, add cinnamon, prepared currants, and boil for 5 minutes. Remove the pot from heat, add sugar, and leave covered for half an hour.
20. Strawberry-Currant Compote
Source: pro-dacha.comA healthy drink for children and adults.
You will need: 1 cup strawberries, 1 cup red currants, 160 g sugar, 3 L water.
Preparation: In a pot with boiling water, add red currants and sliced strawberries. Cook for 5 minutes after it re-boils, remove from heat, and add sugar. Let the compote steep covered for 30 minutes.