Heart-Healthy Homemade Kompot

Quench your thirst with this *Heart-Healthy Homemade Kompot*, a classic Eastern European beverage reimagined with a nutritious twist. Bursting with naturally sweet flavors from apples, pears, plums, and mixed berries, this drink is gently spiced with cinnamon and cloves for a warm, aromatic finish. Sweetened with just a touch of honey, it’s a low-sugar, wholesome alternative to sugary beverages. With a short prep time of 15 minutes and a simmer-to-perfection cooking process, this refreshing fruit infusion is perfect served warm on a chilly afternoon or chilled for a revitalizing summer treat. Garnished with fresh mint leaves, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Ideal for family gatherings or a healthy everyday indulgence, this heart-healthy kompot is a must-try for lovers of naturally sweet and flavorful drinks.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups water
• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 2 medium pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 6 large plums, pitted and halved
• 1 cup berries (strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 whole cloves
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 4 fresh mint leaves for garnish

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the sliced apples, pears, and plums to the pot, and allow them to cook for about 10 minutes or until they begin to soften.

Step 3

Stir in the berries, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for an additional 20 minutes.

Step 4

After 20 minutes, remove the pot from heat and add the honey, stirring until it is completely dissolved.

Step 5

Let the kompot cool to room temperature. For a richer flavor, allow it to sit for a few more hours or refrigerate overnight.

Step 6

Strain the liquid, discarding the fruit or reserving it for another use.

Step 7

Serve the kompot chilled or warm, garnished with fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3352.2 grams (3352.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	869

Total Fat 3.80g	5%
Saturated Fat 0.50g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 85mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 225.40g	82%
Dietary Fiber 34.30g	122%
Total Sugars 171.40g
Protein 8.00g	16%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 303mg	23%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 1841mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.5%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 93.2%