This Kompot (fruit drink) is crisp, refreshing, and sweet. The tartness of the berries with the sweetness of the apples and sugar make this simple drink delicious.
If you love sweet drinks, then you should try this Mango Smoothie and this Caramel Frappuccino (Starbucks Copycat).
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Recipe Details
This Kompot recipe is so sweet and refreshing. This fruit drink originated in Eastern Europe and is a great way to use up fruit in a delicious way that the whole family will love. This drink is really versatile so you can add your favorite fruits, not just the ones I used.
- TASTE: Sweet and a little tangy from the berries, this Kompot recipe has a crisp and refreshing flavor that is perfect for warm days.
- TEXTURE: It’s filtered through a fine mesh sieve to keep it nice and smooth.
- TIME: It takes just over an hour.
- EASE: This is an easy recipe to make with just a few ingredients, fresh or frozen.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Apples- Their juice is the base of the Kompot. I used cosmic crisp for their slight tartness, but you can use whichever type you like.
- Raspberries, Strawberries, and Blueberries- Use fresh or frozen.
- Sugar- This gives the drink its sweetness to counteract the tartness of the fruit.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Substitute the fruit- Try this recipe with apricots, peaches, rhubarb, plums, pears, blackberries, or sour cherries.
- Use a different sweetener- If you prefer to avoid refined sugars, you can make this with honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup.
- Add spices- Make this fruit drink with some cinnamon or allspice.
- Use dried fruits- You can also use dried fruits to make this drink, with the water rehydrating them and extracting the flavor.
How to Make Kompot
- Boil the apples. In an extra large stockpot, add 12 quarts of water and bring it to a boil. Then add in the sliced apples. Let the apples simmer in the boiling water for about 15 minutes. Then remove them from the pot.
- Add the berries. Now add in the strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Let the berries simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add the sugar. Then remove the berries from the pot and stir in the sugar. No need to boil it as it is hot enough to dissolve the sugar.
- Cool and strain. Let the compote cool completely, then strain it through a fine-mesh sieve and refrigerate in a covered pitcher or a few glass bottles.
Pro Tip: You may want to give the kompot a taste to see if it needs more sugar according to your liking. The tartness of your fruit will determine how much extra sugar you will need to add.
Recipe Tips
- Slice the apples thinly- Doing this allows for surface area of the flesh of the apple to be exposed, letting more of the juices out.
- Strain the kompot after cooking- Doing this takes out any pieces of fruit that are leftover from cooking, leaving you with a smooth and refreshing fruit drink.
- Cover the kompot in the fridge- Keep the kompot covered with a lid to preserve freshness longer.
FAQs
Even though compote and kompot sound the same, they are very different. Kompot is a fruit drink made of fruits, water, and sugar. Compote is a thickened, syrupy fruit mixture that is often served with desserts.
Kompot is a healthy fruit drink that you can easily make at home. While there is sugar added, you can control how much you want in it to make it even healthier than store bought juice.
Serving Suggestions
This easy Kompot recipe is sweet, tart, and crisp. Serve it with meats, salads, sides, and fruit desserts.
- Meats: Serve this drink with Smoked Chicken Thighs, Pineapple Salmon, Smoked Tri Tip, or Air Fryer Pork Chops (VIDEO).
- Salads: Enjoy it with Greek Chicken Pasta Salad, Strawberry Feta Spinach Salad, Broccoli Cranberry Salad, or Creamy Pasta Salad.
- Sides: Pair this Kompot with some Crispy Air Fryer French Fries, Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli, Super Creamy Mashed Potatoes, or Air Fryer Green Beans.
- Fruit desserts: Serve it with a Cherry Danish, slice of Homemade Apple Pie, Mini Fruit Tarts, or Peach Crisp.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can boil the apples and store the juice in the fridge until you’re ready to make the kompot. Make sure it is covered.
Storing: Store this Kompot in an airtight container, glass jar, or covered pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
Freeze: You can freeze this kompot in ice cube trays, then store them in the freezer in a ziplock bag for up to a year.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Kompot (fruit drink)
This Kompot fruit drink recipe is sweet, tart, and refreshing. This drink is crisp and smooth, perfect for enjoying on a hot day.
Servings: 12 quarts
Calories: 241kcal
Instructions
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In an extra large stockpot, add 12 quarts of water and bring it to a boil. Then add in the sliced apples. Let the apples simmer in the boiling water for about 15 minutes. Then remove them from the pot.
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Now add in the strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Let the berries simmer for about 20 minutes.
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Then remove the berries from the pot and stir in the sugar. No need to boil it. The kompot should be hot enough to dissolve the sugar. You may want to give it a taste to see if it needs more sugar according to your liking. The tartness of your fruit will determine how much extra sugar you will need to add.
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Let the compote cool completely, then strain it through a fine-mesh sieve and refrigerate in a pitcher or a few glass bottles. Keep the compote covered with lids to preserve freshness longer.
Nutrition
Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 89mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg