From e0e0fb730b4fa99341aef8726c76e48972cc56f7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Luke Smith Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:37:56 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] tweaks --- content/strawberry-compote.md | 16 ++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/strawberry-compote.md b/content/strawberry-compote.md index 03d9330..6a77307 100644 --- a/content/strawberry-compote.md +++ b/content/strawberry-compote.md @@ -1,14 +1,14 @@ --- -title: Strawberry Compote (клубничный компот) +title: Strawberry Compote tags: ['Russian', 'Fruit', Drink] -date: 2022-10-15 +date: 2022-11-16 author: "M-watermelon" --- -![Strawberry Compote](/pix/glass-of-compote.webp) +![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. -FYI, I suggest using organic strawberries for this (may be on the expensive side), it makes a world of difference in flavor. +FYI, I suggest using organic strawberries for this (may be on the expensive side), it makes a world of difference in flavor. - ⏲️ Prep time: ~20 min @@ -18,17 +18,17 @@ FYI, I suggest using organic strawberries for this (may be on the expensive side ## Ingredients - Strawberries (two standard packs works best) -- Sugar +- 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. +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. +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. +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.