Kompot - Homemade Juice
This Kompot recipe (Компот) is a refreshing drink that has its roots in the traditional recipes of Russia and Eastern Europe. Made from a variety of fruit, this delicious homemade juice is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its sweet and tart combination of flavors.
Equipment
- colander
Ingredients
- 6 cups raspberries
- 2 cups blackberries
- 2 cups blueberries
- 2 apples sliced optional
- 8 quart stock pot
- about 4 litres water (4 ½ quarts)
- 1 cup of sugar - to taste
Instructions
- Place the fruit and sugar into the stock pot and fill up with water until pot is almost full.
- Bring the pot to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Taste. Add sugar if necessary.
- Cover with a lid, turn off the heat, and allow the fruit to infuse for a few hours, best overnight (if you started this in the evening)
- Strain the fruit using a colander (and cheesecloth if you like). Keep refrigerated and enjoy!