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Ягодный компот на зиму

Berry Compote for Winter

A rich compote of mixed garden berries with lemon balm in a three-liter jar, made with a single pour of boiling water.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling 11 hours
Total Time 11 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 1 jar (3 l)
Course: Preserves and canning
Cuisine: Home cooking
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 l boiling water
  • 400 g sugar 2 cups
  • 2 cups mixed berries currants, jostaberries, gooseberries, raspberries, cherries
  • 3 lemon balm sprigs

Method
 

  1. Wash and sterilize the jars and lids.
  2. Gather a mix of berries - any kind works, preferably small ones, since you'll only pour boiling water once.
  3. Put the berries and sugar into the prepared jars, and add the lemon balm sprigs.
  4. Pour in the rolling boiling water and seal immediately.
  5. Wrap the jars overnight, 10-12 hours, then unwrap, let cool and take to the cellar.