Preparation: Step 1
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To prepare compote from cherries for every day, you need to prepare everything you need in advance. Ripe cherries, pure water, a little sugar and citruses as desired. I usually focus like this: I take about 200 g of juicy cherries per liter of water. If you want a more saturated taste, you can slightly increase the number of berries.
Citrus can be chosen to your taste — lime or lemon.
If you want a rich color and taste, you can add a handful of frozen cherries or black currants at the end of cooking.
💡 Advice: If you cook summer compote without sugar, just add more cherries — the taste will turn out to be bright and natural.
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Step 2
Berries need to be washed well in cold water, remove twigs. Leave the bones or not — you decide. In home compote, they will not interfere, but rather, add a light nut aroma, especially if the drink is slightly infused.
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Step 3
Pour the right amount of water into the pan. Put on fire and bring to a boil. It is best to use a pot with a thick bottom.
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Step 4
When the water boils, gently pour the prepared berries into it.
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Step 5
Pour sugar immediately after the berries. Its amount can be adjusted to taste — it all depends on the sweetness of the cherries itself. I usually go 2-3 tablespoons per liter of water. The main thing is not to send: refreshing compote from cherries should remain light.
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Step 6
When the compote boils again, light foam may appear on the surface. Gently remove it with a spoon. This is not necessary, but I love when the drink is transparent and clean.
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Step 7
Reduce fire and cook home compote from cherries for about 10 minutes. Berries should soften a little, but not boil.
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Step 8
While the compote is cooked, cut a couple of circles of lemon or lime — if you want to add light sourness. This is not necessary, but it helps to emphasize the taste of berries in summer compote.
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Step 9
2-3 minutes before the end of cooking, put the slices of the citrus in a pan. Do not mix — let him just give a slightly aroma and taste. This gives the compote from cherries freshness and makes it more interesting.
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Step 10
Turn off the fire, cover the pan with a lid and let the compote brew a little — about 15–20 minutes. During this time, the drink will acquire a more pronounced taste. After — cool at room temperature and put in the refrigerator.
A fragrant and light summer drink is ready!
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Step 11
Pour the finished compote from cherries into glasses or circles. It looks very beautiful in a transparent dish. You can add ice, decorate with a twig of mint or berries. This is the perfect simple compote for every day, which is suitable for both everyday life and guests.
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Step 12
Do not throw away the berries. Soft, juicy, with light sweetness — they go perfectly like a dessert. You can serve them separately in the bowl or just eat a spoon of a glass. This is a delicious addition to summer compote.
Be sure to try to make compote from cherries according to this recipe — it does not require much time, and the result will definitely please! Such a drink easily becomes a favorite summer.
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Prepare with pleasure!
