Russian Strawberry Compote, or Klubnichny Kompot, is a traditional Eastern European fruit beverage made by gently simmering strawberries with water and sugar. Refreshing, lightly sweet, and beautifully vibrant, it can be enjoyed warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Russian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 8 cups water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh strawberry slices for garnish (optional)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and halve the strawberries.
- Pour the water into a large saucepan or pot and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the strawberries and sugar.
- Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat.
- Stir in the lemon juice if using.
- Allow the compote to cool slightly.
- Serve warm or refrigerate until chilled.
- Garnish with strawberry slices, mint leaves, or lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- Frozen strawberries can be used in place of fresh strawberries.
- Adjust the sugar according to the sweetness of the fruit and personal preference.
- Add other berries such as raspberries or blueberries for a mixed berry version.
- Fresh mint can be simmered with the strawberries for extra flavor.
- Store refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- The softened strawberries can be enjoyed separately or used as a dessert topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 65 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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