Apple Compote

Apple compote is a homemade drink made from half a kilo of apples, two liters of water and a couple of lemon slices, and it cooks in about 20 minutes flat. In summer it's wonderfully refreshing cold, and in winter it warms you up served warm, quenching thirst either way. I recommend letting the compote steep - the flavor comes out richer.

Apple Compote

A fragrant homemade compote made from fresh apples and lemon - cold in summer, warm in winter.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 2 l

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Home cooking

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 l water
• 200 g sugar
• 0.5 kg apples
• lemon a couple of slices

Method

 

1. Wash the apples, cut them in half, remove the core and chop into pieces.
2. Put the apples in a pot, cover with water and bring to a boil on the stove. Add the sugar and lemon slices.
   
3. Simmer over low heat for another 5-7 minutes until done.
4. Let the compote steep - then it's ready to drink.
   

Tips

• Lemon: a couple of slices add a pleasant tartness and keep the compote from being cloying.
• Steeping: let the compote sit after cooking - the flavor and aroma come through stronger.