Kompot (Balkan Chilled Fruit Drink)
Plums and apple simmered with cinnamon and lemon, then chilled into a gently sweet fruit drink the whole family can share.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.43 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
- 122kcal
- 30.2gcarbs
- 25.6gof which sugars
- 0.4gfat
- 0gsaturates
- 1.1gprotein
- 2.7gfibre
- 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 a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- 2
Add the plums and apple. Turn the heat down and simmer gently for 10 to 12 minutes until the fruit is soft but still holds its shape.
11 min - 3
Take off the heat and leave to cool completely with the fruit still in the pan, about 1 hour. The colour and flavour keep developing as it cools.
- 4
Remove the cinnamon, cloves and lemon peel. Chill for at least 3 hours.
- 5
Serve over ice in tall glasses, spooning in some of the fruit. It keeps in the fridge for 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.
