Friday, July 24, 2015

Kompot/Plum fruit juice

Kompot-Refreshing cold drink for a hot day


With summer all around we need lot of refreshing drinks to beat the heat. Here in Middle East with temperature of 42-45 C all day which continues for month’s fresh fruit drink is a must to keep hydrated. Saying so, I don’t say no to fresh fruits/drink anytime of the year. Rejuvenate your body with this simple homemade Plum fruit drink/Kompot.



    Kompot is alcoholic free cold drink made of fresh fruits. It is popular in Russia, Originated in Eastern Europe. I simply love this rustic drink for the luscious color it gets from boiling plums! Yes, it’s 100 percent natural- no added colors, no fermentation. Boil the plums with double the quantity of water simply (1:2) and add sugar according to taste. Chill and serve.



Ingredients:

1 litre water
500 gm Plums
4-5 tbsp sugar


Directions:

Step 1: Wash plums, cut into slices, discard the pits.

Step 2: Bring water to boil.

Step 3: Add Plums and cook for 10 minutes in medium low.

Step 4: Add sugar and simmer for 10 minutes. Switch off and allow it to cool.

Step 5: Once cooled, chill in refrigerator for 4 hours or more. Strain and serve or as is. Enjoy!





Note: 

Blueberries can be added for rich color.
Serve with ice cubes (optional)


10 comments:

  1. Looks really refreshing and healthy too without artificial colour and preservatives. Love the beautiful natural colour :)

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    1. Thank you master chef...honor to hear it from you :)

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  2. Naturally perfect! Great recipe, Anitha and good way to retain all the goodness of plum:)

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    1. Thanks dear Peri. Yes! These hot summer days calls for refreshing cold drink to keep hydrated. Thanks much for visiting

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  3. Wow, this one is absolutely new to me, the name and the drink both... i have had plum juice before... maybe something similar??

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    1. I had tasted it in a party didn't know it was kompot, Surfing helped me re create the same taste. Thank you so much.

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  4. This looks awesome! I would love to brew some plum juice to keep me hydrated.

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    1. Did I here it properly! Coming from healthy creative genius chef it's a Big compliment. Truckload of thanks

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  5. Such a beautiful colour of the juice and so refreshing dear Anitha...loving it...

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    1. I was surprised about color ☺ thank you so much

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