Cooking Fruits of the Seventh Year

The seventh year (Shemittah)

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Question

Is it permissible to make compote from fruits of the seventh year?

Answer

It is permissible to cook fruits and vegetables of the seventh year that are typically cooked, as is done in other years. Therefore, it is allowed to make compote and jam from fruits that are customarily cooked. However, it is forbidden to cook fruits that are not typically cooked.

Source

Jerusalem Talmud (Shevi'it, Chapter 8, Halacha 2); Rambam (Shemita, Chapter 5, Halacha 3); Chazon Ish (Shevi'it, Siman 25, Se'if Katan 32); Seder HaShevi'it from Chazon Ish (Ot 9); Azmera LeShimcha (Shemita, Issue 3).

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