4 step-by-step recipes for making kiwi compote for the winter

During the cold season, the need for vitamin-rich treats and drinks is especially acute. Let's consider all the options for preparing a delicious kiwi compote for the winter with the addition of different ingredients - apples, tangerines and quince. Let's get acquainted with the features of choosing fruits and preparing containers, as well as the rules for storing preserves. A healthy drink will give you a great mood on frosty days and fill you with energy.

Features of preparing kiwi compote for the winter

Exotic and fragrant kiwi has long become one of the favorite fruits for our compatriots. They are readily enjoyed fresh and also used for making desserts and drinks.

Kiwi is not only tasty, but also healthy due to its high content of ascorbic acid, B vitamins, potassium and natural antioxidants. The fruit has a positive effect on the cardiac system, normalizes blood pressure, and reduces the risk of blood clots.

The beneficial properties of kiwi are preserved to some extent in compote, provided the rules for its preparation are followed.

Product selection and preparation

For compote, you need to select ripe fruits without damage.

At the preliminary preparation stage you should:

1. Rinse the fruit under running water.
2. Blot dry with a towel or paper napkin.
3. Remove any fluffy skin.
4. Cut lengthwise or transversely - depending on desire or recipe requirements.

How to prepare containers

For compote, you need to select several glass jars of suitable volume, without cracks or chips.

They need to be washed with warm water and baking soda, and then disinfected in a convenient way:

• boil in a large container for 5-10 minutes;
• process with dry steam in the oven.

How to make kiwi compote at home

In cooking, there are several options for preparing kiwi compote for the winter. Among them, each housewife can easily choose the optimal method for herself.

Classic recipe

For compote according to a simple classic recipe you will need a minimum of ingredients:

• half a kilo of ripe kiwi fruits;
• a glass of sugar;
• liter of water.

It's easy to prepare the drink:

1. Remove skins from washed and dried fruits.
2. Cut into rings or slices (optional).
3. Place the pulp in a sterilized glass container and start preparing the sugar syrup.
4. Pour granulated sugar into a saucepan, add water and keep on the stove until it boils.
5. Pour the prepared sweet syrup into containers with kiwi pulp.
6. Lightly cover the jars with lids and place in a large saucepan filled with warm boiled water.
7. Heat to +90 °C and hold for 30 minutes.
8. To complete the process, roll up the containers with sterilized lids.

To add piquancy and beneficial properties to the drink, as well as make it more winter-friendly, you can add aromatic cinnamon and cloves..

In this case you need:

• 10 ripe fruits;
• a glass of sugar;
• 5-6 cloves;
• 1/4 teaspoon chopped cinnamon.

The preparation process is almost identical to the previous one, the only difference is that at the stage of preparing the sugar syrup you need to add cloves and cinnamon to the water.

Option with quince

Quince will give the compote richer and more expressive flavors.

For this recipe you need to prepare:

• 10 kiwi;
• 3 quinces;
• 1-2 cups sugar.

The compote preparation process is as follows:

1. Cut the washed quince, cleared of the hard core, seeds and skin, into longitudinal slices and boil for eight minutes.
2. At this time, you need to take care of the kiwi - peel and cut into neat circles.
3. Remove the quince from the liquid and add sugar to the remaining broth.
4. Place pieces of fruit one by one into prepared containers until the middle of the jar.
5. Pour in hot syrup and then seal with airtight lids.

With tangerines and apples

Kiwi, tangerines and apples are a win-win combination for a winter vitamin compote.The drink looks attractive, so you can even serve it on a festive table.

To prepare it you need:

• 4 kiwis;
• 2 tangerines;
• 1 apple;
• 1.5 liters of water;
• 4 tablespoons sugar.

First of all, you should prepare the fruit. Peel and wash the kiwi, and then cut into transverse circles. Peel the tangerines and divide them into slices. Remove the core and seeds from the apples and cut into slices.

After this, all the fruit pulp should be placed in a colander, and it should be placed on a pan of boiling water so that all the pulp is immersed. Process for 5 minutes and remove.

Then sequentially:

1. Place the boiled fruits in jars.
2. Add sugar to the liquid remaining after boiling the fruit and boil.
3. Pour the resulting syrup over the fruits. You need to make sure that there is about 2-3 centimeters left at the top of the cans.
4. Seal with sterilized lids.

Without sterilization

For those who want to save time, we recommend using the following recipe. It will require 500 g of kiwi and 300 g of sugar.

Cooking steps:

1. In the evening, cut the fruit using your preferred method and place it on the bottom of the container.
2. Pour boiling water and close the lid.
3. The next morning, drain the liquid from the jar into a separate bowl and add sugar to it.
4. Boil and pour into kiwi fruit.
5. Roll up the lid, turn the jar upside down and let it cool completely.

Storage of workpieces

The shelf life of kiwi compote in jars is 2 years. For this you need to choose dark and dry places where the temperature does not exceed +20 ° C - cellars, balconies and storage rooms.