Stewed apples and grapes are great for quenching thirst, and it will take a little effort and material costs to make it, so every housewife can make such a healthy drink at home. It retains a lot of vitamins that we need in the winter, and besides this, compote has a pleasant taste and aroma.
Tips for choosing and preparing ingredients
Choose apples and grapes for cooking compote for the winter is necessary according to the following criteria:
- fruits and berries must be intact, not damaged, without dents and sufficiently elastic;
- for compote it is better to choose fragrant varieties of apples;
- combine fruits of different varieties in one jar is not worth it;
- together with fruits you can use herbs with a pleasant smell in dry or fresh form;
- it is better to choose spices for compote as a whole and grind them just before cooking, which will make it possible to maintain a bright flavor.
Important! There are recipes for stewed apples and grapes for the winter using sterilization, as well as without it. The choice of canning method depends on the preferences of the hostess.
Recipes for the winter
There are a large number of recipes for making apple and grape compote. You can use the usual method, including grapes, apples and sugar. For lovers of acidity, a recipe with the addition of slices of lemon is suitable, and fans of spices will appreciate the method using cinnamon, cloves and honey.
A simple recipe for the winter
2 cans per 3 l60 minutes
apples
6 pcs medium size
Nutritional value per 100 g:
Wash apples and grapes well under running water, and prepare clean jars and lids.
Cut apples into slices or squares, while removing the middle with the seeds. After that, divide them into two parts and place in jars.
Put 3 large clusters of grapes and 250 g of sugar in each jar and pour cold water until completely filled.
Pre-prepare a large saucepan: cover the bottom with rags and pour cold water into it halfway.
Cover the jars with lids and place in the pan.
Put the pan on the stove over medium heat and wait for the water to boil. The compote should boil for 15 minutes, after which it must be removed.
The lids must be steamed in boiling water for 2 minutes, cover the compote and roll up.
Banks are turned over to check tightness of the twist and wrapped in towels or other dense fabric. When the compote has cooled, it is placed in a dark, cool place and stored there until consumed.
Wash apples and grapes well under running water, and prepare clean jars and lids.
Cut apples into slices or squares, while removing the middle with the seeds. After that, divide them into two parts and place in jars.
Put 3 large clusters of grapes and 250 g of sugar in each jar and pour cold water until completely filled.
Pre-prepare a large saucepan: cover the bottom with rags and pour cold water into it halfway.
Cover the jars with lids and place in the pan.
Put the pan on the stove over medium heat and wait for the water to boil. The compote should boil for 15 minutes, after which it must be removed.
The lids must be steamed in boiling water for 2 minutes, cover the compote and roll up.
Banks are turned over to check tightness of the twist and wrapped in towels or other dense fabric. When the compote has cooled, it is placed in a dark, cool place and stored there until consumed.Video recipe
Did you know? According to archaeological data, people began to grow apples 8.5 thousand years ago, and these were the first cultivated fruit trees.
With lemon
1 can for 3 l40 minutes
apples
4 things. medium size
Nutritional value per 100 g:
- Put boiling water in a pot or kettle.
- Prepare a three-liter container and wash it well.
- Separate the grape berries from the branches, and divide the apples into 4 parts and cut the middle.
- Cut 4 slices of lemon.
- Put grapes, apples, lemon and cloves in a jar (in the absence of lemon, you can use citric acid, a quarter of a teaspoon).
- Pour boiling water.
- Cover with a lid for seaming and leave for 5 minutes.
- Drain the water from the can into a pot or kettle and bring to a boil again.
- Separately, boil the cover for 3-5 minutes.
- Pour water back, add sugar, cover and roll up.
- Turn the container upside down and wrap it with a blanket.
- Leave for a day to cool in a dark place.
- Move to a permanent storage area that should be cool.
Important! Use only boiling water for pouring into a jar; if this rule is not observed, conservation may deteriorate.
With the addition of honey and spices
1 can for 3 l40 minutes
apples
4 things. medium size
grapes better white
350 g
Nutritional value per 100 g:
- Put boiling water in a pan.
- Wash the container.
- Wash the grapes well, and divide the apples into 4 parts, cut the middle and put them in a jar.
- Grapes and apples put in a jar, pour boiling water.
- Cover with a lid for seaming and leave for 5 minutes.
- Drain the can from the jar into the pan and bring it to a boil again.
- In a separate container, boil the cover for 3-5 minutes.
- Pour water into a jar, add honey, spices, cover and roll up.
- Turn the container upside down and wrap it with a cotton blanket or a thick towel.
- Leave to cool for a day.
- Move to a permanent storage area, which should be cool and dark.
Storage Features
Storing compote from apples and grapes is necessary in a residential environment, but it is important that the temperature does not exceed + 19 ° C. If this indicator is exceeded, berries and fruits can soften, and fermentation processes will begin in the compote - this will lead to the destruction of vitamins and a change in taste.
The best place to store preservation for the winter is the cellar, since it maintains a stable temperature and there is no access to sunlight, which allows the compote to maintain its taste and healthy vitamins. You can store such a compote for 1-2 years.
Did you know? The oldest apple tree in the world grows in the USA and was planted in 1647, while the tree still bears fruit.
So, compote from apples and grapes is a useful drink that helps quench your thirst quickly. It is easy to prepare and does not require large financial expenses, especially in the season of active ripening of fruits and berries. This compote is perfectly stored and has excellent taste.
