Berry Kompot
This traditional Eastern European fruit beverage is made by simmering a variety of fruits in water with a touch of sugar. It's a refreshing and naturally sweet drink, perfect for any time of year. Enjoy it warm or chilled.
Una recepta original de Forkin
- Temps total
- 1 h 30 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Fàcil
- Per ració
- 137 kcal
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
- 1,5 lwater
- 300 gmixed berries, fresh or frozen
- 0,5 tassasugar
- 0,5 ulemon, sliced
Estris
pitcher · fine-mesh sieve · large pot
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Pour water into a large pot and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
Uns 5 min
- 2
Add the mixed berries and sugar to the boiling water.
Nota de cuina: No need to thaw frozen berries first.
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the kompot simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Uns 15 min
Nota de cuina: Avoid overcooking to preserve the fresh fruit flavor.
- 4
Stir in the lemon slices during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
Nota de cuina: The lemon adds a bright, zesty note.
- 5
Remove the pot from the heat and let the kompot cool down to room temperature.
Uns 30 min
Nota de cuina: This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- 6
Once cooled, strain the kompot through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher or jar, pressing gently on the fruit to extract all the liquid.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Discard the cooked fruit or use it in other recipes, like a compote for yogurt.
- 7
Chill the kompot in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Uns 30 min
Nota de cuina: Kompot tastes best when thoroughly chilled.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 137,3kcal
- Proteïnes
- 0,7g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 33,8g
- Greixos
- 0,2g
- Fibra
- 1,9g
- Sucre
- 30g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store leftover kompot in an airtight container or pitcher in the refrigerator.
Kompot is typically served chilled, but can be gently warmed on the stovetop if preferred.