Kompot (Polish Fruit Drink)

Method

1. 1

   Bring the water to a boil with the sugar and cinnamon stick.

2. 2

   Add the apples and cherries and simmer gently for 15 minutes, until the fruit softens and the liquid takes on color.

3. 3

   Taste and adjust the sugar — kompot should be refreshing, not syrupy.

   💡 Sourness from the cherries is the point; err on less sugar.

4. 4

   Cool to room temperature, then chill.

5. 5

   Serve cold with some fruit in each glass and a spoon to fish it out.