With a rich harvest of apricots, you can prepare preserves, jams, and compotes for the winter. Apricot fruits can be combined with citrus fruits. A compote of them will be similar to Fanta. Everyone will like this drink; it will be especially pleasant to drink it in winter. And it’s not difficult to prepare “Fanta” from apricots and oranges for the winter. We present you several recipes for such a drink.
- Specifics of preparing apricot compote, like Fanta, for the winter
- Selection and preparation of ingredients
- Rules for preparing dishes
- How to make apricot and orange compote at home?
- Classic recipe
- Double fill method
- With mint
- With citric acid
- With lemon
- From overripe apricots and orange pulp
- Features of storing workpieces
Specifics of preparing apricot compote, like Fanta, for the winter
There are a lot of fruit drinks and juices sold in stores, but homemade compote will be much healthier. This drink will not contain dyes, preservatives or flavors. Cooking features include the following:
- It is advisable to follow the proportions presented in the recipe.
- Preliminary preparation of products is important.
- For long-term storage, you need to choose high-quality containers.
Preparing the preparation according to the recipes presented below is not difficult. Drinks perfectly quench thirst and saturate the body with valuable substances.
Selection and preparation of ingredients
With orange and apricot you will get a tasty and healthy drink that has a subtle aroma. Before preparing the compote, you should select and prepare all the components:
- Ripe fruits with a dense structure are required. There should be no damage, dents or rot on them.
- Both whole fruits and divided into parts are used.
- Oranges should be heavy in weight.
- Citrus fruits should have a distinct aroma.
- Ripe citrus fruits have smooth skin and a bright orange color.
The fruits must be washed thoroughly. Apricots are pitted, and oranges are peeled and pitted.
Rules for preparing dishes
First, inspect the containers. This will allow you to determine the presence of cracks, chips, and other defects. The jars should then be washed with water and baking soda, which will eliminate the odor.
Then the containers are rinsed with running water. They should be sterilized. Fill a large saucepan with water and put it on gas. After boiling, install a sieve. The containers are placed upside down. 3 liter jars should be boiled for 20 minutes.Then they are placed on a towel.
How to make apricot and orange compote at home?
There are many recipes for making homemade drinks. Fanta made from apricots and oranges has a wonderful taste. The recipes below will allow you to create a drink without any problems.
Classic recipe
You need to prepare:
- apricots – 1 kg;
- citrus;
- granulated sugar – 300 g.
Apricots should be washed and pits removed. Citrus is also washed and cut into rings. All the fruits must be placed in the jar. Raw materials will be ½ container. Then granulated sugar is poured. The container is filled with boiling water, and then you can roll it up.
Double fill method
You will need 2 kg of apricots, which are washed and pitted. The citrus is cut into 4 parts (1 per 1 jar).
The fruits are placed in jars and filled with boiling water. Then the containers are covered with lids and a blanket.
After cooling, the water is drained and brought to a boil again. Pour sugar (1 cup each) into jars and fill with water. Containers can be closed with lids.
With mint
For the recipe prepare:
- apricots – 500 g;
- orange – ½ pcs.;
- citric acid – 1 tsp;
- mint – 2 branches;
- sugar – 210 g.
Fruits must be washed, seeds removed, and placed in a jar to fill 1/3 of the volume. Citrus is cut into rings and placed in a container. Then sugar, citric acid, and mint are added. Fill the container with boiling water and close the lids.
With citric acid
If you choose this recipe, you need:
- apricots – 1 kg;
- orange – 2 pcs.;
- sugar – 200 g;
- citric acid – 1 tsp.
Apricots are washed and pits removed. Halves of fruits are placed in a container at 1/3 level. Pieces of citrus are also added. Sugar and citric acid are added. The container is filled with boiling water, covered with a lid, and sterilized for 10 minutes.
With lemon
Required:
- apricots – 1 kg;
- orange;
- lemon;
- sugar – 210 g.
The fruits are washed and the seeds are removed. They are placed in a jar at 1/3 volume. Citrus fruits need to be cut into rings. Sugar is poured into the container. After pouring boiling water, the jars can be closed.
From overripe apricots and orange pulp
This recipe makes a sweet drink. The orange peel should be removed after dousing the fruit with boiled water. For 1 jar you need half a citrus.
Apricots (500 g) are washed, divided into halves and pits removed. The fruits are placed in a jar and covered with sugar (1 cup). Then boiling water is poured in, after which you can close it.
Features of storing workpieces
Fanta made from apricots and oranges is a wonderful drink. The blanks can last until next year if storage rules are followed. A dry, ventilated room, protected from sunlight, is required.
Cans of the drink are left at temperatures up to +15 degrees, humidity – no higher than 75-90%. It is advisable to place them in a cellar or basement. You can leave a few jars in the refrigerator. Proper storage allows you to get a refreshing and tonic drink.