You can prepare a delicious compote for the winter from sour apples if you have sterilized containers. Fruits are chosen as large and juicy as possible. It is important to avoid bruised and rotten fruits. There is a classic recipe for making compote, as well as varieties - with red currants, strawberries, and other berries. It is recommended to store in a cool, dark place. Possible partial shade.
Subtleties of preparing compote from sour apples for the winter
It is the sour varieties that are most often recommended for cooking. The drink made from such fruits has a sour taste, which perfectly quenches thirst.
Features of fruit selection
When choosing fruit for apple compote, you should pay attention to the integrity of the fruit. It is better not to use damaged fruits, or, if possible, cut out the damaged parts of the fruit.
Small whole apples of the following varieties are ideal:
- Granny Smith;
- Babushkino;
- Boykin;
- White filling;
To prevent the apple from darkening, it can be treated with a special solution. To prepare you will need:
- half a tablespoon of citric acid;
- one liter of cold water;
The cut slices are placed in a storage solution while the housewife prepares the container for the compote.
The main thing is not to forget to thoroughly rinse the apples from the resulting solution before cooking them..
How to prepare containers
To prepare the container you need:
- Thoroughly rinse the jar of soda and rinse.
- Sterilize the container - hold the jar over steam for 5-7 minutes.
- Dry the glass jar after sterilization.
How to make compote from sour apples?
After selecting the fruits and preparing the container, you can begin preparing the drink.
Simple recipe
For this vitamin drink you will need:
- about half a kilogram of sour apples;
- 4 liters of water;
- a glass of granulated sugar;
Classic compote recipe:
- Apples must be washed thoroughly. After washing, allow the water to drain from the fruit.
- Cut the fruit in half. Remove the core with seeds and the twig. These parts of the fruit contain acid, which will spoil the taste of the drink and can be harmful to health.
- Next, the apples should be cut into smaller slices to give all their flavor to the water. Small ones can be cooked whole.
- It is necessary to pour cold water over the resulting slices in a saucepan, then add half a glass of granulated sugar and cook on the stove.
- The compote is boiled over low heat, sugar is added to taste.
- Bring to a boil and immediately remove the pan from the heat. The contents should not be boiled for a long time.
With red currants
To improve the taste, various herbs, berries or other fruits are added to apple compote. The most popular drink is made from sour apples and red currants. Currants and apples are washed. The berries are removed from the stems and leaves, and the seeds are cut out from the fruit.
- The prepared fruits are poured with boiling water for 5 minutes, then the water is drained.
- Next, the drink is boiled in a saucepan with the addition of sugar and cinnamon.
- After boiling, the drink is removed from the heat, poured into jars and preserved.
Further storage
After preparing the compote, it must be preserved for further home storage:
- It is necessary to pour the contents from the pan into previously prepared glass jars;
- close the container using a sterile lid;
- turn the jar over and wrap it in a blanket;
- wait for it to cool completely.
This product can be stored for 1-3 years in a closed state. It is recommended to place the seamer in an unlit or dimly lit place with a temperature no higher than 25 degrees.
When opened, the compote can be consumed within 3-5 days, depending on additional ingredients.
