Write a comment
Compote of red currants with mint
In the height of summer, it is important not only to indulge in various fruits and berries, but also to think about preparations for winter. Today I want to show how to make a delicious compote of red currants with mint for the winter. This combination is very successful - red currants have a sweet-and-sour taste, and mint complements this flavor with freshness and a unique aroma. I always prepare at least 5 jars of this compote in season, and I also boil it a few times just to cool off in the heat.
In the ingredients, I indicate the quantity of ingredients for one 3 liter jar, but this amount can also be adjusted depending on taste preferences, for example, add less sugar if your currants are very sweet, or add more or less mint.
Preparation time: 15 minutes.
Calorie content: 27 kcal per 100 grams of the dish.
Ingredients
Show ingredients
- red currants – 2 cups (200 ml each);
- water – 3 l;
- sugar – 1 cup (200 ml each);
- mint – 2-5 sprigs.
Preparation
- Prepare all necessary ingredients.
- Sort the red currants, remove the berries from the stems, eliminate leaves and other debris, and rinse the berries thoroughly.
- Wash and sterilize the 3 liter jars well. Here you can use any method convenient for you - pour boiling water, hold them over steam for a few minutes, or bake in the oven. In the sterilized jars, place 2 cups of prepared currants, add several sprigs of mint. I add about 5-6 leaves, when they are steeped in boiling water, the aroma will be very bright and rich, but at the same time not overpowering.
- Then add 1 cup of sugar.
- Pour boiling water over the contents of the jar and seal with a sterilized metal lid.
- The compote of red currants with mint for the winter is ready. Turn the jars upside down and wrap them in a warm blanket or towel.
