Fruit Kompot is a Eastern European cold fruit punch drink. Seasonal fruits are simmered in a pot filled with water then cooled and refrigerated for a cool refreshing drink.Fruit kompot is a much better choice over store bought fruit punch that has artificial coloring,flavorings,and additives.If you want to be more on the healthier side…just don’t add sugar.
Fruit Kompot is very popular drink in Slavic homes especially during summer.It’s always good to have a nice refreshing cold drink on a hot summer day and its perfect party drink as well. I like to cook a big pot of it because it stores well in the fridge and we can enjoy this goodness for several days.
Summer Kompot-
Ingredients:
(fresh or frozen)
Cherry plums or plums
Strawberries
tart cherries
nectarines
Cherries
peaches
apricots
blueberries
any Sugar or sweetner to taste
water
lemon juice if needed to adjust acidity
As shown: cherry plums(alicha in Russian),strawberries,tart cherries,and nectarines.
Fall kompot:
Apples quarted
cranberries
pear quarted
dried fruits
frozen berries
any sugar or sweetner to taste
lemon juice if needed to adjust acidity
Directions:
Place good amount of desired mix of fruits in a pot.Fill pot with water and bring to a slight boil.
Add sugar according to your liking.let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
Add lemon juice if needed.
Let cool,strain to a pitcher,large jar or glass container and refrigerate.
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