Aronia and Apple Compote

1. 1 Black chokeberries (aronia)pack 500 g ≈ $8.00 150 g
2. 2 Apples≈ $3.50 per kg 350 g
3. 3 Sugarpack 1 kg ≈ $1.60 300 g
4. 4 Citric acid 2 g

Grey items are salt, spices and anything under 30 g per jar: you usually have them at home, so they are not in the jar price. Sugar, vinegar and oil from 30 g are counted.

Method

1. Sort the aronia berries, wash them, and scald with boiling water. Cut the apples² into wedges and remove the cores.

2. Sterilize the 3 l jar and lid: steam the jar or heat it in the oven at 120 °C for 20 minutes, and boil the lid for 5 minutes.

3. Place 150 g aronia berries and 350 g apple² wedges in the jar and pour in boiling water up to the neck (about 1.7 l water). Cover with the lid and leave for 15 minutes.

4. Drain the water into a saucepan, bring it back to a boil, and pour it over the fruit a second time for 10 minutes.

5. Drain the water into a saucepan (about 1.5 l), add 300 g sugar³ and 2 g citric acid, bring to a boil, and cook the syrup for 3 minutes.

6. Pour the boiling syrup over the fruit right to the rim and immediately seal with the lid.

7. Turn the jar upside down, wrap it, and leave to cool for 24 hours. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 12 months, and keep an opened jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.