Loquat Compote in 20 Minutes

1. 1

   Wash the loquats.

2. 2

   This is about 600 g.

3. 3

   Put 1 cup (200 ml) of white wine in a pot.

4. 4

   Cut the loquats in half.

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   Scoop out the seeds and bitter inside parts with a spoon.

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   Take off the end bit with the spoon at the same time.

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   The photo shows the removed end bit and seeds.

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   Turn the loquat over and peel off the outer skin.

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   Take off the stem end too, and it's done.

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    I used yurizumi'sas reference for prepping the loquats.

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    Dip the loquats in water with lemon juice in it (to rinse off them off), and put into the pot with the white wine.

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    All the loquats are in the pot now.

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    If they are not covered, add some more white wine or water.

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    Add 1/2 cup (100 ml) of granulated sugar.

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    Simmer over medium heat for a bit less than 10 minutes, while removing the scum.

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    When your ladle becomes filled with scum.

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    It's better to add a bit more really.

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    If you blow on it, the surface scum will scatter.

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    Repeat 2 to 3 times.

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    This is after blowing on it once.

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    You won't waste the syrup.

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    Turn the heat down to low, and cover the surface of the pot contents with a piece of paper towel or absorbent paper with a hole cut in the middle.

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    Cover with a lid that is left partially open, and simmer for another 10 minutes over low heat.

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    You can stop cooking it before this step if you prefer.

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    Done.

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    Store them in jars that have been sterlized in hot water that is at least 80C.

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    I put them in a jar.

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    My famiy eats it with yogurt every morning.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.