KOMPOT / Macedonian / Kompot

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

fresh fruit

🥗Healthier: frozen fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Frozen fruit is often more affordable and just as nutritious.

Wash and prepare the fresh fruit, cutting larger pieces into smaller chunks.

Combine water and sugar in a pot over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

Add the prepared fruit to the pot along with cinnamon, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cloves, and nutmeg.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until fruit is tender.

Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

Transfer to a pitcher or jar and refrigerate until chilled.

Cooking Techniques

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