Kompot z Owocow (Polish Summer Fruit Compote Drink)
A big jug of lightly sweet, cooked fruit drink with plums, strawberries and apple. Served cold in summer and warm with spices in winter.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.45 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
- 99kcal
- 24.1gcarbs
- 20.5gof which sugars
- 0.4gfat
- 0gsaturates
- 0.9gprotein
- 2.5gfibre
- 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 in a large pan. Bring to the boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Add the apple and plums. Reduce the heat and simmer very gently for 10 minutes, until the fruit is soft but still holds its shape.
10 min - 3
Add the strawberries, turn off the heat and cover with a lid.
- 4
Leave to steep for 30 minutes so the colour and flavour spread through the drink.
30 min - 5
Taste and add a little more sugar if you want it sweeter. Strain out the spices and lemon.
- 6
Serve cold over ice with some of the fruit in each glass, or warm in winter. 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.
