Russian strawberry compote

Name: Russian strawberry compote
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: Amounts can be easily scaled up or down. Maintain a 2:1 water to fruit ratio; 1 kg of Strawberries; 2 litres of water; ¾ to 1 cup sugar or suitable substitute

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Russian strawberry compote

Ethan Patterson

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A refreshing drink for spring or summer, this Russian strawberry compote is my family's way to improve upon less-than-perfect fruit. Substitute strawberries for any other berries or fruit - apples are another family favourite.

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Ingredients

Amounts can be easily scaled up or down. Maintain a 2:1 water to fruit ratio.
1 kg of Strawberries fresh or frozen (you can also use any other berries you have on hand)
2 litres of water
¾ to 1 cup sugar or suitable substitute to taste (when my grandmother makes this for my diabetic grandfather, she omits the sugar altogether and uses the ripest berries)

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Instructions

Wash berries well and pick through them, cutting out all damaged spots. Pour the washed berries into a 3-litre enameled saucepan. Add sugar and water, in this order.
Cook over low heat until boiling, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Remove from stovetop immediately after boiling, and allow the compote to cool to room temperature.
Preferably, consume during the day of preparation. If desired, compote can be poured into jars or bottles with a large neck and stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days (the less sugar, the shorter the compote’s shelf life, even in the refrigerator).
You can also arrange extra cut-up berries in an ice tray, and pour the prepared compote on top. Freeze completely. To use, place berry cubes into 100-200 ml of warm water, and stir to combine.
You can also freeze the strawberry compote directly in the ice tray, and add these berries (with honey) to dark, strong tea, for a true Russian treat.