Compote of dried figs and apples

Apples are best to choose sweet and sour, juicy, ripe. I wash them, then cut them into halves, cut out the cores, remove the peduncle. We transfer the prepared fruits to a medium-sized saucepan (with a volume of at least 3.5-4 liters).

We wash dried figs and put them in a saucepan with apples. Fill the fruit with water, then send the pan to the stove. We need a strong fire. Bring the contents of the pan to a boil, then reduce the heating to a minimum.

Cook the compote for 30-45 minutes, covered with a lid. You can cook a little less time or vice versa longer - the longer the compote is cooked, the sweeter and richer it gets.

Add a stick of cinnamon to the compote, keep on fire for another minute, then remove the pan from the stove. Filter the compote, wait for it to cool down a little and adjust its taste. We do this with honey and lemon juice. It is important that the compote is no longer hot, because otherwise honey will lose its useful properties and turn into a regular sweetener. Honey ceases to be useful and loses its flavor already at a temperature of 50 degrees Celsius. It is necessary to take this point into account.

For those on a diet: honey can not be added to the compote at all, since figs give the drink a light sweetness. This compote quenches thirst well and refreshes on a hot summer day.

Then pour the compote into a jug, put a lemon circle and serve a delicious and healthy drink to the table.The compote can be served warm on the table or pre-cooled in the refrigerator. In the cold season, a warm compote of apples and figs will warm and nourish with vitamins.

Be healthy! Bon appetit!