Strawberry compote is always well refreshing, invigorating and energizing. Brewing this wonderful drink is very simple, the main thing is to use good berries and clean water. We share 20 best recipes!
1. Classic strawberry compote recipe
You can serve compote both warm and chilled.
You will need: 500 g strawberries, 3 liters of water, 1 glass of sugar.
Cooking: Rinse strawberries, cover with cold water and boil for 20 minutes after boiling. Remove from heat, add sugar and leave covered for an hour.
2. Compote with strawberries and lemon
Rinse lemons with boiling water to get rid of superficial preservatives.
You will need: 3 liters of water, 500 g of strawberries, half a lemon, 1 cup of sugar.
Cooking: Sort and wash the strawberries, scald the lemon with boiling water and cut it together with the peel. Put everything in a saucepan, bring to a boil and boil the compote for another 20 minutes. Turn off and add sugar.
3. Strawberry, mint and lemon compote
Tie sprigs of mint to make it easier to get them later.
You will need: 3 liters of water, 0.5 kg of strawberries, 3 sprigs of mint, half a lemon, 250 g of granulated sugar.
Cooking: Pour cold water over strawberries, sliced lemon and mint sprigs. Boil over low heat for 15-20 minutes, turn off and add sugar. Leave the compote under the lid for half an hour.
4. Strawberry, orange and lemon compote
You can change the ratio of fruits and berries at your discretion.
You will need: 2 cups strawberries, 2 oranges, 1 lemon, 250 g sugar, 2.5 liters of water.
Cooking: Rinse the strawberries, and scald the citruses with boiling water, rinse and cut. Add cold water and cook compote for 20 minutes after boiling. Pour sugar, stir and leave covered for an hour.
5. Strawberry compote with cherries
A refreshing sweet and sour compote that everyone in the household will love!
You will need: 500 g strawberries, 1 cup cherries, 200 g sugar, 2.5 liters of water.
Cooking: Boil strawberries and cherries for 20 minutes, turn off and add sugar. Steep compote for 1 hour, serve chilled.
6. Frozen strawberry compote
There is no need to defrost strawberries first.
You will need: 600 g frozen strawberries, 3 liters of water, 200 g of sugar.
Cooking: Pour strawberries with water, boil for 5 minutes and turn off. Add sugar, mix and infuse the compote for an hour under the lid.
7. Strawberry compote with cinnamon
Do not keep cinnamon in compote for more than 1 hour!
You will need: 3 liters of water, 500 g strawberries, cinnamon stick, 1 clove, 1 star anise, a glass of sugar.
Cooking: Put prepared berries, cinnamon, cloves and star anise in a saucepan. Pour in cold water and cook for 15 minutes after boiling. Turn off, add sugar and leave for half an hour.
8. Compote with strawberries and apple juice
By analogy, you can cook compotes with other juices.
You will need: 2.5 liters of water, 0.5 liters of clarified apple juice, 500 g of strawberries, a glass of sugar.
Cooking: Pour strawberries with water and boil for 10 minutes, pour in apple juice and cook for another 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, add sugar and cover with a lid. Serve the compote chilled.
9. Compote with strawberries and currants
And compote berries will be an excellent dessert!
You will need: 500 g strawberries, 1 cup red currants, 180 g sugar, 3 liters of water.
Cooking: Pour washed strawberries and currants with cold water, bring to a boil and boil for 20 minutes. Turn off, add sugar, mix and leave under the lid.
10. Strawberry, cherry and raspberry compote
Serve this compote with ice, fresh fruit and mint.
You will need: 3 liters of water, 500 g of strawberries, 300 g of cherries, a glass of raspberries, 200 g of granulated sugar.
Cooking: Place strawberries, raspberries and cherries in a saucepan. Pour in cold water and boil for 20 minutes after boiling. Remove from the stove, add sugar and leave to infuse under the lid.
11. Strawberry compote with raspberry and currant leaves
The leaves contain many useful substances.
You will need: 2.5 liters of water, 600 g strawberries, 5 leaves of raspberry and currant, 3 sprigs of mint, 180g sugar.
Cooking: Soak strawberries, leaves and mint in cold water. Bring to a boil and boil for 20 minutes. Turn off, add sugar and leave covered.
12. Compote with strawberries, currants and blackberries
If you want, then such a compote can easily be rolled up for the winter in jars.
You will need: 3 liters of water, 1 glass of currants, 200 g of blackberries, 500 g of strawberries, a glass of sugar.
Cooking: Put the berries in a saucepan, add cold water and cook for 20 minutes over low heat. Pour in sugar and leave covered until completely cooled.
13. Strawberry, ginger and mint compote
Use firm, dark-colored strawberries.
You will need: 3 liters of water, 600 g of strawberries, 3 sprigs of mint, 20 g of ginger root, 200 g of sugar, a pinch of citric acid.
Cooking: Peel and cut the ginger root. Place the mint, strawberries and ginger in a saucepan. Pour in cold water and boil the compote for 20 minutes over low heat. Pour sugar and cover with a lid for 30-40 minutes.
14. Strawberry compote with rose hips
Add sugar at the very end, so the taste of compote will be much better!
You will need: 0.5 kg of strawberries, 1 cup of wild rose, 200 g of sugar, 2.5 liters of water.
Cooking: Boil rose hips for 10 minutes, add strawberries and cook for another 15 minutes. Turn off, add sugar to the compote and cool.
15. Strawberry and dried fruit compote
Use light dried fruits: apple, pear, apricots.
You will need: 400 g strawberries, a glass of dried fruits, 5 tbsp. sugar, 2 liters of water.
Cooking: Pour strawberries and dried fruits with cold water. Boil for 20 minutes on low heat and turn off. Add sugar and leave the compote under the lid until it cools completely.
16. Compote with strawberries and apricots
Apricots can be thrown into the pan whole or cut into slices.
You will need: 500 g strawberries, 5 apricots, 2 liters of water, 150 g of sugar.
Cooking: Pour strawberries, apricots with water and boil for 20 minutes. Turn off, add sugar and cool under the lid.
17. Strawberry and grape compote
Dark grapes are perfect for making this compote.
You will need: 2 cups grapes, 500 g strawberries, a glass of sugar, 3 liters of water.
Cooking: Pour grapes and strawberries with cold water. Bring to a boil over low heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off, add sugar and infuse the compote for half an hour.
18. Compote with strawberries and peaches
The amount of sugar may vary depending on the sweetness of fruits and berries.
You will need: 500 g strawberries, 3 peaches, 2.5 liters of water, 150 g of sugar.
Cooking: Pour strawberries and peaches with cold water. Boil for 20 minutes after boiling and add sugar. Remove the compote from the stove and leave for half an hour under the lid.
19. Thick strawberry compote
Useful and tasty! What could be even better?
You will need: 0.5 kg of strawberries, 2 liters of water, a pinch of citric acid, 150 g of sugar.
Cooking: Rinse strawberries and grind in a blender. Add water, citric acid, sugar and cook compote for 15 minutes over low heat. Cool and serve with ice.
20. Strawberry compote in a slow cooker
Compotes in a slow cooker are more fragrant.
You will need: 2 cups strawberries, 3 tbsp. sugar, 2 liters of water.
Cooking: Rinse the berries, put them in a multicooker bowl and fill with water. Boil the compote on the “Cooking” program for 20 minutes. After the beep, do not lift the lid for another half an hour.