Apple and Dried Fruit Kompot
A lightly sweet fruit drink simmered from apples, pears, apricots and prunes with cinnamon, served warm or well chilled.
- Time35 min plus cooling
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.44 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 132kcal
- 31.7gcarbs
- 27.4gof which sugars
- 0.4gfat
- 0gsaturates
- 1.3gprotein
- 2.9gfibre
- 0.0gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the water, dried apricots, prunes, cinnamon stick and lemon peel in a large pot. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
10 min - 2
Add the apple and pear wedges and the sugar. Simmer gently for 10 to 12 minutes, until the fruit is soft but still holds its shape.
12 min - 3
Turn off the heat, stir in the lemon juice, cover and leave to infuse for at least 30 minutes.
30 min - 4
Taste and add a little more sugar if you like. Fish out the cinnamon stick and lemon peel.
- 5
Serve warm or chilled in glasses, with a spoon of the soft fruit in each.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
