Cherry compote

The exceptional benefits of cherries have been known to mankind since ancient times. That is why cherry tree berries are harvested in various ways in order to preserve as many useful vitamins and biologically active natural compounds as possible, which positively affect the state of health of the human body. We can say that cherry compote is considered one of the most popular and common methods of harvesting cherry fruits for future use.

Cherry compote is a well-known and commonplace drink for many residents of our latitudes, especially in the cold season, when the body needs support and replenishment of the necessary level of useful compounds. Of course, the greatest amount of nutrients is found in fresh cherry berries. However, all year round we cannot enjoy ripe and dark maroon cherry tree berries. Therefore, cherry compote can be a great alternative to fresh cherry berries.

Benefits of cherry compote

The chemical composition of cherry compote is enriched with vitamins of group A, B, C, E, as well as PP. In addition, the benefit of cherry compote lies in the high content of such useful macro- and trace elements as potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and beta-carotene. The benefits of cherry compote lie not only in the chemical composition of the product, but also in the distinctive properties of the drink. Cherry compote affects blood hemoglobin levels. Thus, the drink helps to normalize the level of hemoglobin in anemia.

In addition to the vitamin and mineral composition, you need to pay special attention to the fairly low calorie content of cherry compote, which is only 57 Kcal per 100 grams of berry drink. True, do not forget that the amount of sugar that the hostess uses to prepare a drink depends on the calorie level of cherry compote.

Cherry compote can be your kids' favourite vitamin drink. The main thing is to comply with the recipe of the drink and properly prepare cherry compote. First of all, you should carefully consider the choice of starting material for the production of cherry compote. It is also worth removing bones from cherry fruits before making a drink. The thing is that cherry stones contain a large amount of amygdalin, a substance that transforms into hydrocyanic acid over time.

And that, in turn, refers to hydrogen cyanide compounds that contain volatile poisons that are dangerous to the life and health of the human body. The cherry compote recipe is easy to execute and won't take up much of your time. In order to cook cherry compote at home, you will need one kilogram of cherries, two liters of water, as well as sugar.

Instead of sugar, you can use honey, molasses or ready-made cherry syrup. Cherry berries should be thoroughly washed, added sugar and brought to the boil. Then the finished cherry compote is poured into pre-sterilised jars and covered with a lid. It is believed that the taste of cherry compote will be more intense if you add a cup of any other berries to the composition of the drink, it is best to use raspberries, strawberries or strawberries.