Pumpkin compote tastes like pineapple

Preparations for the winter

Want to surprise your family with a delicious drink? Try making this pineapple-flavored pumpkin compote for the winter. This inexpensive seasonal vegetable produces a large amount of this exotic drink. Pumpkin contains B vitamins, beta-carotene, magnesium, phosphorus, and magnesium. This helps protect cells from environmental influences and prevents cancerous mutations.

The citric acid in the mixture adds a subtle tartness. To add a distinctive aroma, add a slice of fresh lemon to the glass when serving.

You can replace the citric acid with the juice of half a lemon. Adding the zest will give the compote a bright citrus flavor. Without it, the pumpkin will taste much more like pineapple.

The compote only takes a few minutes to cook, so pay special attention to sterilizing the jars and lids. If properly prepared, the drink can last for at least a year. The step-by-step recipe with photos will help you prepare it.

Preparation time: 45 minutes + steeping time. Makes 5 0.5-liter jars.

Ingredients:

pumpkin pulp – 1 kg;
citric acid – 1 pinch;
sugar – 300 g;
cinnamon – 1 stick or 0.5 teaspoon;
water – 2 l.;
vinegar 9% – 100 ml.

How to make pumpkin compote like pineapple

Peel and seed the pumpkin, and remove the strings. Cut a kilogram of the pulp into equal cubes and place in a deep saucepan.

Dissolve citric acid in water and add cinnamon.

Pour acidified water over the pumpkin and let it stand for 4-6 hours in a cool place.

Place the saucepan over low heat and heat. Add the sugar and wait until it dissolves completely. Then stir gently, being careful not to disturb the pumpkin pieces.

Once the compote boils, simmer for 10-15 minutes. Finally, add the vinegar and cover with a lid.

Wash and sterilize the jars. Pour the compote into the hot, dry jars, making sure the pumpkin fills no more than 1/3 of the jars.

Boil the lids for at least 5 minutes. Remove them from the boiling water and immediately place them on the jars containing the compote. Screw each lid tightly on and turn it upside down. Let the preserves cool slowly, covered with a thick blanket. Turn the jars upside down again and check for bulges or cloudy liquid. If this happens, you'll need to completely re-boil the compote.

Store pumpkin compote out of direct sunlight. After 2-3 months of storage, the pumpkin develops an exotic pineapple flavor. If you choose varieties with light yellow flesh, the pineapple-like flavor will be unmistakable.