Raspberry Compote for Winter
A very tasty and healthy raspberry compote to put up for winter! Raspberries are a wholesome berry, rich in vitamin C, which makes them great for warding off colds and boosting immunity. They're also considered hypoallergenic and are among the first berries introduced into a baby's diet. That's why many home cooks like to put up a good amount of raspberries for the winter — frozen, dried, made into jam, or canned as compote. Compote keeps more of the raspberries' vitamins than jam does, since the berries aren't subjected to long cooking. And making raspberry compote is quick and easy.
Cooking method
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Step 1:
Get the ingredients ready for the compote. There are just two — raspberries and sugar. Choose raspberries that are nicely ripe but still firm and dense, not overripe and mushy. Sort through them and remove any debris, spoiled, or wormy berries.
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Step 2:
Rinse the raspberries under cold running water and let them drain in a colander.
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Step 3:
Sterilize the jars for the compote. Smaller jars are best, so the compote gets used up quickly once opened. Wash the jars in cold water with baking soda and boil the lids. Set the jars neck-down in the oven, turn it to 300°F (150°C), and sterilize them for about 20 minutes (for 1-liter jars). Boil clean, filtered water in a kettle. Put the raspberries into the prepared jars.
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Step 4:
Add the sugar. If you think the finished compote isn't sweet enough, you can add more sugar to taste. Some cooks add citric acid to keep the color bright, but raspberries are already high in vitamin C, and extra acid won't improve the flavor or make it healthier — so it's best to leave it out. The color won't be quite as vivid, but it'll be free of additives.
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Step 5:
Fill the jars with boiling water, up to the shoulders. Seal right away with the sterilized lids.
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Step 6:
Lay the jar on its side and roll it to dissolve the sugar. Be very careful and use pot holders, since the jars get very hot — and you don't want to drop one. Turn the sealed jars upside down, wrap them in a warm blanket, and let them cool at room temperature.
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Step 7:
Your raspberry compote for winter is ready. Store it at room temperature or in a cool place. Enjoy!
Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish
- Raspberry - 42 kcal/100g
- Fresh frozen sweet raspberries - 50 kcal/100g
- Granulated sugar - 398 kcal/100g
- Sugar - 398 kcal/100g
- Water - 0 kcal/100g
