Kompot (Russian/Ukrainian Fruit Juice)
Created by JostLori on June 12, 2016
- Servings: 16
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 30m
- Recipe #24060
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh apricots (or 6 cups pitted)
- 2 pounds cherries, pitted (ripe)
- 3/4 pound fresh blueberries (1 pint)
- 16 cups water (1 gallon)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
How to Make
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Step 1: Bring 1 gallon of water to a boil.
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Step 2: Meanwhile, wash all the fruit. Cut apricots in half and remove the pits. Pit the cherries.
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Step 3: When the water starts to boil, carefully add fruit and bring water back to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and let the mixture boil for 30 min, uncovered.
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Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in the sugar, or to taste. Let kompot cool completely, strain off the juice and refrigerate. Serve chilled.