Polish · drink
Kompot (Fruit Drink)
Kompot (Fruit Drink) reads sweetness 8.2, fruity 6.2 and citrus 5.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Polish drink, about 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 10.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 5.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 1.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 8.2 · Fruity 6.2 · Citrus 5.0 · Warm Spice 4.3 · Floral 4.1 · Sourness 1.9 · Earthy 1.1 · Herbaceous 1.0 · Richness 0.9 · Bitterness 0.7 · Nutty 0.7
What's in it (6)
- 2 cups mixed fruits (sour cherries, apples, plums, pears
- 6 cups water
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Time & effort: about 15 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 92 kcal, 0.1 g protein, 0.1 g fat, 23.7 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Combine water, sugar, and spices in a pot and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add cleaned fruit and simmer gently for 10 to 20 minutes until the fruit softens and releases its colour into the liquid.
- Remove from heat and allow to steep as it cools.
- Serve chilled or warm, either strained or with the fruit left in.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.