Dried herb compote is a tasty traditional drink that appears on the Christmas table. The dried fruits it contains can have a positive effect on digestion, which is especially important during holidays when we eat large amounts of difficult to digest foods. Check how to prepare this healthy drink and why it is worth it.
Traditional Christmas dried compote is usually prepared using dried plums, apples, pears and spices. It is often enriched with dried cranberries or apricots.
These ingredients have a significant impact on our body. Dried apples, which are the basis for the Christmas Eve compote, are rich in vitamin C, which has a positive effect on many aspects, including: for immunity. Moreover, dried apples are also available a valuable source of dietary fiber that supports intestinal function and prevents constipation.
Dried or smoked plums contained in the compote also contain large amounts of dietary fiber and sorbitol, thanks to which they effectively support the digestion of high-calorie and difficult to digest dishes from the Christmas table.
Let’s not forget about pears, which also stimulate digestion and additionally have properties that soothe the symptoms that accompany food poisoning. To sum up, it is worth putting dried compote on your Christmas Eve table because:
- it accelerates metabolism,
- prevents constipation,
- reduces flatulence,
- supports the digestion of difficult meals.
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What’s more, it is not only a drink that has many valuable properties, but is also very easy to prepare. We can make it in advance and then just heat it up before serving. To prepare approximately a two-liter portion of compote, we will need:
- 80 g dried apricots,
- 80 g smoked plums,
- 40 g of dried cranberries,
- 150 g dried apples,
- 150 g dried pears,
- 3.5 liters of water,
- 1 teaspoon of dried cloves,
- 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon powder,
- 1/2 orange.
To prepare the compote, start by rinsing the dried fruit in cold water and then throwing them into a large pot. Pour 3.5 liters of cold water over it and set aside for 20 minutes until the fruit softens.
Add 1 teaspoon of dried cloves and put everything on the stove. Cook the compote covered for 30 minutes. After this time, add cinnamon and juice from half an orange, and then cook for another 10 minutes. If we want, we can sweeten the compote with sugar or honey.
