Strawberry compote

Name: Strawberry compote
Ingredients: Strawberries 3 tablespoons of sugar for the 800g jar Juice from 1 lemon 800ml jars

Syrup - Strawberry compote by Eliana P. - Recipia

When I have fresh strawberries from the garden at hand, I prefer to put them in jars as compote. The recipe is simple and does not require many ingredients: fruit, sugar, water, and lemon juice. The strawberries are placed in 800 ml jars, and the hot syrup is poured over them. Once the jars are closed and wrapped in blankets to cool, they can be stored in the pantry. The amount of fruit can vary, depending on how much fits in each jar, up to three-quarters full. Quick Info Total time: not specified in the original recipe Preparation time: not specified Cooking or baking time: not specified; jars are sterilized in the oven, without temperature or duration mentioned Servings: 1 jar of 800 ml for each unit of preparation Difficulty: easy Recipe type: strawberry compote for the pantry Ingredients Strawberries, enough to fill the jars to about three-quarters 3 tablespoons of sugar for each 800 ml jar Juice of 1 lemon Water, for syrup 800 ml jars with suitable lids Preparation method 1. Choose the strawberries and remove any bruised fruit or impurities. Wash them well under water, without soaking them unnecessarily. 2. Wash the jars and let them dry. Then, sterilize them in the oven. The basic recipe does not specify the temperature or duration of sterilization, so follow the usual procedure for jars intended for preserves. 3. Place the washed strawberries in the jars. Fill each jar to about three-quarters full. There is no need to pack the fruit tightly; they should be arranged loosely. 4. Prepare the syrup from water, the specified sugar for each jar, and lemon juice. For an 800 ml jar, use 3 tablespoons of sugar. The exact amount of water is not mentioned in the original recipe; it is used to create the syrup that will cover the strawberries. 5. When the syrup is hot, pour it over the strawberries in the jars. Pour carefully so that the liquid reaches among the fruit and covers them. 6. Immediately put the lids on and tighten them well. Check that they are sealed properly so that the jars can be stored after cooling. 7. Wrap the jars in blankets and leave them there until they cool completely. Once cooled, store the compote in the pantry. Why I make the recipe often Strawberry compote is a simple way to use fresh fruit when it is available in larger quantities. The recipe does not require many ingredients, and the sugar is easy to measure: 3 tablespoons for each 800 ml jar. The strawberries remain ready to use for a simple dessert, a snack, or for days when fresh fruit is not available. I also like the fact that the jars are prepared directly for the pantry. After cooling, there is no need for any additional steps mentioned in the recipe. Tips and variations Tips Wash the strawberries before putting them in jars and check for any impurities left on them. The fruit must be clean, as they are stored with the syrup. The jars must be washed, dried, and sterilized before filling. Do not skip this step, especially when preparing preserves for storage. Follow the sugar proportion indicated for each jar: 3 tablespoons for 800 ml. If you are preparing multiple jars, calculate the amount of sugar for each jar individually. The syrup is poured hot over the fruit. The lids are put on immediately and tightened well before the jars are wrapped in blankets. Let the jars cool quietly. Do not move them to the pantry while they are still hot. Substitutions The recipe does not offer substitutions for the main ingredients. Strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice remain the base of this compote. No alternative for sugar or lemon is indicated, so any change would alter the original recipe. Variations No variations are provided in the basic recipe. You can prepare multiple jars while maintaining the same proportion of 3 tablespoons of sugar for each 800 ml jar. The amount of strawberries can vary from jar to jar, as the fruit is placed up to three-quarters of the capacity. It is important to keep the sugar proportion relative to the jar. Serving ideas The compote can be served cold, directly from the jar, after being stored in the pantry. The strawberries and syrup can be consumed together as a simple dessert. The fruit can be removed from the syrup and placed in a bowl, while the syrup can be drunk separately. No additional preparation is mentioned in the recipe. Frequently asked questions How much sugar is added to an 800 ml jar? 3 tablespoons of sugar are added for each 800 ml jar. If you are preparing multiple jars, the dosage is repeated for each of them. How much water is used for the syrup? The original recipe mentions water, sugar, and lemon juice, but does not specify an exact amount of water. Water is used to prepare the syrup that is poured hot over the strawberries. How full should the jar be with strawberries? Strawberries are placed up to about three-quarters of the 800 ml jar. No exact weight is specified, as this depends on the size of the fruit and how they are arranged. Is sterilizing the jars mandatory? Yes, in the original recipe, the jars are washed, dried, and sterilized in the oven before use. The temperature and duration are not mentioned. When should the jars be moved to the pantry? The jars are kept in blankets until completely cooled. Only after that are they stored in the pantry. Nutritional values The values are estimated and cannot be calculated accurately, as the recipe does not specify the amount of strawberries and water used for each jar. Only the 3 tablespoons of sugar from one jar contribute approximately 145-155 kcal and about 36-39 g of carbohydrates. Sugar does not provide protein or fat. To this total are added the nutritional values of the strawberries, which vary depending on the amount placed in the jar. For an exact calculation, the weight of the strawberries and the amount of syrup consumed would be needed. In its current form, it would not be correct to present precise values for a serving. Storage and reheating After cooling completely in blankets, the jars are stored in the pantry, in a suitable place for preserves. The recipe does not indicate a specific storage period, so it is advisable to follow the usual conditions for preserved jars: the lid must be tightly closed, and the contents should not show unusual changes. Strawberry compote does not need reheating. It can be consumed cold, directly from the jar. Once opened, it is recommended to keep it in the refrigerator and consume it within a short time.

Strawberry compote

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