Plum compote for the winter without sterilization
I suggest making a simple and delicious plum compote for the winter without sterilization. This recipe is for a 3-liter jar, which is very convenient. It's easy to prepare and will be a real godsend when needed.
After all, any feast requires some non-alcoholic beverages. So, to avoid buying sugary drinks and juices at the store, whose quality and safety we'll doubt, you can simply head down to the cellar or pantry and grab a couple of jars of aromatic, delicious, and, most importantly, safe compote.
This recipe is so simple, even the most inexperienced home cook can handle it. In fact, compotes are the easiest type of preserve to make, and they're the best way to start preserving for the winter. Homemade plum compote is rich, delicious, and thirst-quenching. It's also a beautiful, vibrant color. So, write this recipe down in your notebook and get making the drink soon.
Ingredients (for a three-liter jar):
- plums – 500-600 g;
- sugar – 150 g;
- water – 2500 ml;
- cinnamon - a pinch;
How to make plum compote for the winter
Simply wash the jar thoroughly; there's no need to sterilize it, as we'll be putting unwashed fruit in it. Place the lid in the saucepan and boil for five minutes. It's worth noting that cinnamon isn't necessary for the compote. However, this spice brings out a whole new side of the drink's flavor. Therefore, you can make one jar of classic plum compote and one with a flavorful addition. Wash the plums, select any unsuitable ones, and discard them. Using a knife, cut each plum in half and remove the pits.
Fill a third of the jar with plum halves.
Pour boiling water over the plums for a quarter of an hour.
Then, add the cinnamon to the drained water. Bring to a boil and add 150g of sugar. Taste the syrup for sugar, adding more if needed.
Now we can pour it into the jar to the very top.
We roll up the finished plum compote with lids.