[Recipe - Drink] Strawberry Compote

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Strawberry Compote
Strawberry Compote is a chilled sweet drink that is popular in many post-soviet countries. It is similar to strawberry jam or conserves in taste (less sweet/concentrated flavor), but resembles fruit punch in looks and consistency. It is very easy to adjust this recipe and scale it up/down.
FYI, I suggest using organic strawberries for this (may be on the expensive side), it makes a world of difference in flavor.

• Prep time: ~20 min
• Cook time: 5-10 min
• Servings: 16? (It depends)

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Ingredients

• Strawberries (two standard packs works best)
• Sugar

Directions

• Get 3 bowls and a butter knife (if the butter knife has a point, that will work better)
• Dump out both packs of strawberries into a sieve or bowl and wash them thoroughly.
• Remove the stem and leaves/crown of the strawberry. The crown can be peeled by hand, then use the butter knife to cut out the stem.
• Large strawberries can be cut in half.
• Once all of the strawberries are clean, put them in a standard 4 quart (3.8 L) pot. Fill it with water to the brim.
• Put the pot to boil. The strawberries will gradually lose their color, which is completely normal.
• Once it boils, let it cook for 5 mins.
• After five minutes are over, turn off the heat and incrementally add sugar to your preference. I suggest 1-1.5 cups (237 to 355 grams) of sugar for 4 quarts (3.8 L) of compote. Taste between helpings of sugar to make sure its not oversweetened.
• Let the pot cool, then refrigerate. Serve chilled.

Edited by winstonn, 28 February 2023 - 08:03 PM.