Polish Kompot – Traditional Summer Fruit Drink
Ingredients
- 4 –5 cups fresh or frozen mixed fruit
- 8 cups water
- ½ –1 cup sugar
- 2 –3 whole cloves optional
- ½ cinnamon stick optional
- ½ lemon or lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Add fruit to a large pot.
- Pour in water and sugar.
- Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add spices if using.
- Reduce heat and simmer 15–25 minutes.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity.
- Cool completely.
- Serve chilled or warm with fruit included.
Notes
Notes
Use dark fruit for deep red color.
Apple + cinnamon makes a great fall version.
Freeze leftovers up to 3 months.