In the ripe berries of cranberries contains a large number of vitamins, essential for the human body of nutrients, macro- and microelements. In addition, cranberries are considered to be an excellent antioxidant and have anti-inflammatory properties.
In fresh form, cranberries have a rather specific taste, as they say, on an amateur. But the fruit drinks prepared from it, compotes, jelly and baked products have a sufficient number of admirers. Moreover, you can use both fresh and frozen berries to prepare dishes, which also preserve all its useful properties.
Next, we'll tell you how to properly cook the compote of frozen cranberries.
Recipe for compote of frozen cranberries and apples
Ingredients:
- frozen cranberries - 300 g;
- apples - 700 g;
- granulated sugar - 200 g;
- water - 2 l;
- mint - one twig.
Preparation
In a saucepan with boiling water, pour in the sugar, let it dissolve, add washed, peeled and sliced apples, frozen cranberries and reheated to boiling. Boil the compote on low heat for five minutes, throw a sprig of mint, turn off the fire and cover with a lid to infuse for thirty minutes.
A delicious compote is ready. To add spice and exotic taste, you can add orange peel or a few buds of a carnation.
Compote of frozen cranberries and currants
Ingredients:
- frozen cranberries - 300 g;
- currant - 300 g;
- granulated sugar - 300 g;
- water - 3 liters.
Preparation
Pour in a suitable size water and put it on the fire. After boiling, we dissolve the sugar in the water, throw the cranberries and currants and wait until it boils again. We reduce the heat, cook for five to seven minutes, turn off the stove and let it brew for thirty minutes.
We pour the finished compote on glass containers. You can eat both warm and cold.
Compote of cranberries and strawberries for the baby
Ingredients:
- frozen cranberries - 100 g;
- Strawberry (fresh or frozen) - 150 g;
- granulated sugar - to taste;
- water - 1 liter.
Preparation
We bring the water to a boil, throw the frozen berries of cranberries and strawberries and add sugar to taste. We wait until it boils and remove it from the fire. We insist to cool down, pour into a cup and serve the baby with any cakes.