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+title: Strawberry Compote
+tags: ['Russian', 'Fruit', Drink]
+date: 2022-11-16
+author: "M-watermelon"
+---
+![Strawberry Compote](/pix/glass-of-compote.webp)
+
+Strawberry Compote (клубничный компот) is a chilled sweet drink that is popular in many post-soviet countries. It is similar to strawberry jam or conserves in taste (less sweet/concentrated flavor), but resembles fruit punch in looks and consistency. It is very easy to adjust this recipe and scale it up/down.
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+FYI, I suggest using organic strawberries for this (may be on the expensive side), it makes a world of difference in flavor.
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+- ⏲️ Prep time: ~20 min
+- 🍳 Cook time: 5-10 min
+- 🍽️ Servings: 16? (It depends)
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+## Ingredients
+
+- Strawberries (two standard packs works best)
+- Sugar
+
+
+## Directions
+
+1. Get 3 bowls and a butter knife (if the butter knife has a point, that will work better)
+2. Dump out both packs of strawberries into a sieve or bowl and wash them thoroughly.
+3. Remove the stem and leaves/crown of the strawberry. The crown can be peeled by hand, then use the butter knife to cut out the stem.
+4. Large strawberries can be cut in half.
+5. Once all of the strawberries are clean, put them in a standard 4 quart (3.8 L) pot. Fill it with water to the brim.
+6. Put the pot to boil. The strawberries will gradually lose their color, which is completely normal.
+7. Once it boils, let it cook for 5 mins.
+8. After five minutes are over, turn off the heat and incrementally add sugar to your preference. I suggest 1-1.5 cups (237 to 355 grams) of sugar for 4 quarts (3.8 L) of compote. Taste between helpings of sugar to make sure its not oversweetened.
+9. Let the pot cool, then refrigerate. Serve chilled.