12 best recipes for making apple and orange compote for the winter
An ideal drink prepared for the winter would be apple and orange compote. The combination of sweet apples with citrus fruits makes the taste of the drink unusual. It has a light orange tint, reminiscent of warm sunny days.
Tips and tricks for making apple compote with oranges
A list of some of the nuances will help make the drink delicious:
- Apples in compote can be used whole or cut into slices.
- If the fruit is used whole, worms remain inside. There is a little trick that makes the insect leave the pulp. To do this, the fruits are poured with salt water, and the larvae that come out are removed.
- Apple and orange compote is prepared with the addition of various fruits.
After rolling up the cans, it is found that the sugar has not dissolved. Nothing wrong with that. The container is placed on its side and rolled from side to side. After the bank is removed in the heat.
Rules for the preparation of products and containers
Apples of medium ripeness are selected. Sweet and sour is the best option. Large ones are cut into pieces, small ones are closed entirely.
For people who do not like bitterness, it is recommended to remove the zest and white skin from the pulp. Moreover, the orange peel often returns to the drink. For 1 can of 3 liters, 1-2 slices of citrus are enough.
During the preparation of compote and rolling it up for the winter, you will need:
- banks of any size;
- covers;
- key;
- large container for cooking syrup;
- pan for sterilization.
Do not cut the pieces too thin. They fall apart under the influence of hot liquid.
The pitted core does not affect the taste of the drink in any way.
How to cook an apple-orange compote for the winter?
The ratio of fruits is selected depending on taste preferences. In this case, there should be more apples than citrus fruits. Orange is an aromatic and flavoring additive to the main ingredient.
Classic recipe
Ingredients:
- apples - 1 kg;
- oranges - 2 pcs.;
- sugar - 400 g;
- water.
Step by step cooking:
- The jars are filled with fruit.
- Containers are poured with boiled water.
- After 5 minutes, the liquid is poured into a large saucepan, sugar is added to it and brought to a boil.
The resulting syrup is poured into jars and rolled up with lids.
Option with ginger
As a rule, dried ginger is added in powder form.It is also possible to use fresh root. In the first case, no more than 5 g of the mixture will be needed per jar, fresh ginger - 1-2 slices.
With plums
The use of such ingredients makes it possible to obtain an unusual taste of compote. The plums are washed, cut into slices, from which the stone is removed. The amount of plums should be in the middle between apples and oranges.
With black chokeberry
Due to the color of the berries, the color of the drink is rich and original. The fruits are plucked from the branch and added to the rest of the ingredients. Such compote is used not only for its taste, but also for medicinal purposes.
With mint
The plant is used in the preparation of compote both fresh and dried. One can takes 0.5 tsp. powder or one sprig of a fresh plant. Gives the drink freshness. Housewives who have tried the recipe talk about the similarity of the drink with the famous mojito cocktail.
With cognac
A fruit drink with added alcohol is definitely not suitable for children. Prepared for the winter, it is used as a warming drink. Drink hot and cold.
With dried apples
During the preparation of the drink, the same apples are used, but due to the dried appearance, the taste of the compote is different. Before throwing fruits into a jar, they are soaked in boiling water. So the pulp will give away juices faster, and the taste of the compote will turn out as it should.
With the addition of kiwi
The presence of an exotic fruit makes the drink not only tasty, but also beautiful. Kiwi can be cut into slices. To make the fruit look even more interesting, different figures are cut from the slices. The same can be done with apples and oranges.
With honey
Compote prepared with the addition of a fragrant and sweet substance will taste unusual. When using honey, the amount of sugar is reduced. Sweet tooths choose the proportions on their own. Compote with honey is great for buns and pies with sweet filling.
With cinnamon and wine
Due to the selection of ingredients, the drink looks more like mulled wine than compote. Cinnamon is taken in powder or stick form. If desired, additional components are used to make the compote even more like a flavored drink.
With red currant
The apple, orange and black currant compote comes out incredibly tasty. The ingredients are selected in such a way that the taste is balanced. You can feel sweetness and sourness at the same time.
Currants are placed in a container along with twigs or the fruits are cut off, this moment is optional for each housewife.
When rolling the compote for the winter, there is no need for sterilization. Red currant contains acids that contribute to long-term storage of the drink. Fruits and berries are laid out in jars, after which they are immediately poured with boiling syrup.
Multicooker recipe
Thanks to a special mode, the drink is prepared within 30-40 minutes. The hostess fills the bowl with a mixture of ingredients, starts the device and goes about her business. At this time, the drink is being prepared. At the end of the set time, hot liquid is poured into cans, which are rolled up with a key.
How to store workpieces correctly?
The ideal place is a room with dry and cool air without direct sunlight. The shelf life of the drink is from 1 to 3 years. It is not recommended to drink if the liquid becomes cloudy and the can is rusted. Sour-tasting compote is also poured out.
