Strawberry Compote for Winter / Kompot z Truskawek na Zimę
Delicious, aromatic strawberry compote for winter. Strawberry season is very short so you have to use it to the maximum, then in winter enjoy the memories of summer. Compotes are very easy to prepare and do not require much work, so it's worth pasteurizing them for winter.
Servings: 10 jars
Calories: 353kcal
Ingredients
- 4 kg ripe fresh strawberries
- 1 kg sugar (3 tbsp per 0.5 L jar)
- 3 L water
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice (per jar)
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries in a strainer thoroughly, and remove the stalks. Place strawberries in steamed/scalded jars.
- Pour 3 tablespoons of sugar into each jar over the strawberries.
- Fill each jar with warm boiled water. Wipe the thread thoroughly and tighten the lid.
- Arrange the jars in a pot of water lined with a cloth on the bottom to prevent from breaking during pasteurizing process. Pasteurize for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the pot and place upside down until completely cooled.
- Prepared compotes can stand in a dry, cool and dark place for up to two or three years.
Notes
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 1 jar | |
| Servings: 10 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 353 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 1.2g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 13mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 90.8g | 33% |
| Dietary Fiber 8g | 29% |
| Total Sugars 79.6g | |
| Protein 2.7g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 73mg | 6% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 615mg | 13% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie per day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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Awesome idea for the winter use. I can imagine it’s taste especially if you used hand picked strawberries. They looks great!