Stewed apples and grapes for the winter

24.10.2018 Winter blanks

Apples are often used for preparing drinks for the winter, but grapes should not be ignored. Like other berries, it contains a large number of vitamins and minerals, so compote from apples and grapes is not only very tasty, but also useful.

The apple variety is selected based on taste preferences. If you do not want to cut the fruits, you should choose their appropriate size so that they can freely climb through the neck of the jar. Grapes can also be used in any variety, although it is worth noting that blue berries will give the compote a richer flavor and shade. If desired, you can not separate the grapes from the bunch and place it whole. It is important that the fruits are dense with a strong skin.

You will need to prepare 3 liter cans and lids in advance. They must be sterilized in a convenient way for you.

Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes. The ingredients indicated in the recipe are for one 3 liter jar.

Ingredients:

grapes - 1 bunch;
apples - 3 pcs.;
granulated sugar - 1 cup;
water - 2.5 liters.

How to prepare compote from apples and grapes for the winter

Separate the grapes from the brushes and remove any dirt. Remove unusable berries and litter. Rinse well, dry with a paper towel and pour into the bottom of the can.

Add prepared apples on top. Pre-wash them, remove the core with stones and cut into medium sized slices. The peel can be left.

Pour boiling water into the jars, cover and stop infusing for about 30 minutes. In this way, a kind of sterilization of the fruit is carried out. During this time, the drink should be colored due to the juice of berries and fruits.

Pour the liquid from the jar into the pan, add granulated sugar and bring to a boil. Stir thoroughly and leave to boil for another couple of minutes. If desired, you can add more sugar.

Pour the hot liquid back into the jar and close the lid tightly. If there is not enough liquid to fill the tank to the top, you can add boiling water.

Stewed apples and grapes are ready. The can of the drink should be turned with its neck down and wrapped in a warm cloth. It must be stored in a cool dark place, avoiding light and sunlight.