Nanking Cherry Compote
An unusual but very wholesome drink — one that wins a lot of people over!
Daria ☼
Recipe author
Nanking Cherry Compote
Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 2 %
1 g
Fats 2 %
1 g
Carbohydrates 96 %
43 g
93 kcal
GI:
60
/
0
/
40
- For medical reasons, my mother isn't allowed to drink strong black tea or coffee. Nothing to be done — you can't argue with the doctors. When we asked what she should drink instead, the doctor shrugged, thought for a moment, and said: "Drink compotes." Cherry compotes have the boldest color and flavor, but Nanking (felt) cherry makes a more delicate-tasting one. The Nanking cherry tree is small and bears fruit early. Its berries are a great food for kids with poor appetites, and this compote recipe is a wonderful addition to any cook's repertoire. We'll seal the compote in glass jars airtight, so the washed jars and metal lids need to be heat-treated. Sort through the cherries, discarding any rotten or spoiled ones, rinse them with water, and dry them on a cloth. Fill the jars with cherries to whatever level you like — berry lovers can fill them up to the shoulders; those who prefer more liquid (or have fewer cherries) can use less than half. Make a syrup from the sugar and water: bring both to a boil and pour it over the cherries in the jars, to about 1–2 finger-widths below the rim. To prevent mold, sterilize the filled jars. Set several quart jars in a large pot so they don't touch, and set a timer for 20 minutes. For pint (0.5-liter) jars, 10 minutes is enough; for jars over a quart, 40 minutes. Seal the finished compote with canning lids and turn the jars upside down. You'll be well stocked for winter.
Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish
- Granulated sugar - 398 kcal/100g
- Sugar - 398 kcal/100g
- Sour cherry - 52 kcal/100g
- Sweet cherry - 64 kcal/100g
- Dried cherries - 292 kcal/100g
- Canned cherries - 61 kcal/100g
- Water - 0 kcal/100g
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