Recipes for compote from peaches and apples

In winter, there is an acute deficiency of vitamins, so housewives try to stock up on a variety of preparations that contain vitamins and beneficial substances from vegetables and fruits. One of these preparations is compote of apples and peaches, which has excellent taste and aroma.

Secrets of making peach-apple compote

Peaches are rich in nutrients, microelements, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, pectin, carotene and fiber. This fruit is low in calories and consists of more than 80% water, which helps remove toxins from the body.

Peaches are recommended for consumption by people with anemia, arrhythmia, asthma, high blood pressure, and nephritis. The fruit reduces cholesterol in the blood, improves metabolism in the body, has a positive effect on vision, and has a diuretic and anti-inflammatory effect. Due to its high potassium content, it strengthens the walls of blood vessels, improves memory and the functioning of the circulatory system. Thanks to calcium, bones and the musculoskeletal system are strengthened. Peach is recommended for vitamin deficiency, and for pregnant women due to symptoms of toxicosis.

Apples are the richest in iron. They contain many vitamins and minerals. The fruit also contains a large amount of pectin and fiber. All this has a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract.

Regular consumption of these products strengthens blood vessels, prevents viral diseases, and removes toxins from the body. This is an excellent prevention for gout, atherosclerosis, eczema, is used to treat anemia, and reduces the absorption of fats.

To prevent the compote from spoiling, fermenting and being stored for a long time, it is important to follow a few tips.

1. All peaches can be divided into two types: with pale yellow (sweet) and red-yellow (sour) flesh.
2. First, the fruits are sorted and wormy, damaged fruits are removed.
3. It is necessary to choose aromatic fruits to make the compote fragrant.
4. The fruits must be ripe and elastic.
5. Fruits must be of the same size and ripeness. After purchasing or collecting, they must be processed into compote within 24 hours.
6. It is not advisable to mix fruits of different varieties in one container.
7. The fruits are washed thoroughly, otherwise the seal may explode.
8. If apple slices are needed for compote, cut out the core, remove the seeds, and cut into pieces.
9. To prevent apple slices from darkening, they are soaked in water with lemon juice, but for no more than half an hour, since then they will lose most of their beneficial properties.
10. The peel of peaches must be peeled, as it spoils the taste in compote. To do this, the fruits are dipped in boiling water for a few minutes, then immediately into cold water. Then you can start peeling. Apples can be peeled if desired.
11. To prevent the apples from settling and losing their color and shape, they are blanched for several minutes and then immediately placed in cold water.
12. The compote is sealed only in sterilized jars.
13. If the recipe is made with sterilization, then the processing time for a three-liter glass container is 25 minutes.

To add a special aroma, various spices or citrus fruits are added to the composition.

Classic recipe for compote of peaches and apples for the winter

To prepare apple and peach compote for the winter, it is better to take sour apples.

Required ingredients:

• peaches – 1 kg;
• apples – 0.7 kg;
• water – 2 l;
• sugar – 0.3 kg;
• lemon – 1 pc.

Preparation:

1. Prepare the fruits: wash, sort, cut, remove seeds, seeds, and core. The zest is cut off from the lemon.
2. Place lemon zest and fruit in equal parts into prepared sterilized containers. Pour sugar into jars, distributing evenly.
3. Water is brought to a boil and poured into jars of fruit. Stand for 20 minutes.
4. The liquid is drained using a special lid with holes. Place on fire and bring to a boil. Add lemon juice or citric acid 1 teaspoon.
5. Fill the jars with syrup and roll up. Turn over and wrap until completely cool.

Transfer to storage location.

A simple compote of apples and peaches for the winter

In this compote recipe, the apples are saturated with the aroma of peaches, so you can’t tell them apart. It is better to take apples from the Antonovka variety.

For this recipe you will need 1 kg of apples and peaches, 1 liter of water, 200 g of sugar, ½ teaspoon of citric acid.

Preparation:

1. Prepare the fruit. Sort, wash, peel (blanch as described above), cut in half, remove the core, seeds and pits.
2. Prepare the jars: wash, sterilize in a convenient way.
3. Place the fruit evenly among the jars, almost to the neck.
4. Prepare syrup: add water, sugar, citric acid.
5. Pour boiling syrup over and cover with a sterilized lid.
6. Place a piece of cloth at the bottom of a large metal container, pour water and place the jars. Sterilize jars with contents for 20-25 minutes.
7. Roll it up and be sure to wrap it in a warm blanket until it cools down.

Transfer to storage location.

Winter compote of peaches, apples and lemon

Peach-apple compote with lemon is tasty, aromatic and concentrated. Lemon gives the drink a wonderful citrus aroma and saturates it with pleasant sourness.

You will need:

• peaches – 3 kg;
• water – 4 l;
• sugar – 0.7 kg;
• lemon – 4 pcs.

Preparation:

1. Prepare apples and peaches, wash and blanch them. To do this, place it in boiling water for a few minutes and then immediately in cold water.
2. Peaches are peeled. Cut in half, remove the seeds. Cut the apples in half and remove the core and seeds. Cut into slices.
3. Lemons are washed and cut into thick slices.
4. Prepare the jars: wash, sterilize in any convenient way.
5. Place peaches, apples and a slice of lemon evenly among the jars.
6. Pour boiling water over the jars and let stand for 15 minutes.
7. The water is poured into the pan using a lid with holes, sugar is added. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Pour syrup into jars. Roll up, turn over and wrap until the compote cools completely.

Take it to the storage location.

Aromatic winter compote of fresh apples, peaches and mint

A drink made from apples and peaches with mint has an indescribable taste and aroma.

Required ingredients:

• peaches – 1 kg;
• apples – 1 kg;
• lemon – 2 pcs.;
• sugar – 150 g;
• fresh mint – 1 bunch.

Preparation:

1. Prepare apples and peaches: wash, blanch the peaches as described above, and peel them. Break it in half and take out the bones. Cut the apples and remove the core and seeds.
2. Wash the lemon and cut it into thick rings.
3. Prepare the jars: wash, sterilize.
4. Place peaches, apples, lemon and mint in equal proportions in a jar.
5. Pour boiling water into the jars and wait 15 minutes.
6. Using a special lid, pour into a saucepan and add sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Fill the jars with syrup.
8. Place a towel or piece of cloth at the bottom of a large container. Add water and place jars of compote.
9. Sterilize the jars for 10 minutes.
10. Roll up, turn over and wrap until cool.
11. Transfer to storage location.

How to store apple-peach compote

Store peach-apple compote in a cool, dark place. You can store the compote in the pantry.

It is better not to store it on the balcony, since in severe frosts the jar may burst due to sudden temperature changes, and mold may appear in the jars.

Cans of the drink without seeds can be stored for 2–3 years, and if there are seeds, then they can be stored for no more than a year.

Conclusion

No matter what you add to the compote of apples and peaches, it still turns out tasty, aromatic and healthy. The main thing is not to be afraid to experiment and try new recipes.

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