Compot de Fructe (Romanian Stewed Fruit Drink)
A lightly sweet, chilled drink of simmered plums and apples scented with cinnamon, cloves and lemon peel.
- Time3 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.58 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
- 32.2gcarbs
- 27.3gof which sugars
- 0.5gfat
- 0gsaturates
- 1.2gprotein
- 3.2gfibre
- 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, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and lemon peel in a large pan and bring to the boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Add the apples and simmer for 5 minutes.
5 min - 3
Add the plums and simmer for another 5 minutes, until the fruit is just tender but still holds its shape.
5 min - 4
Take the pan off the heat and leave to cool completely with the lid on, for about 1 hour, so the flavour deepens.
60 min - 5
Chill for at least 2 hours. Remove the spices and peel, then serve in glasses over ice with some of the fruit in each.
- 6
Keep in a covered jug in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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.
