A simple recipe for making blackberry compote for the winter
A tasty and healthy blackberry compote with the addition of various berries and fruits is a drink containing a set of vitamins. The article contains a recipe for preparing several options for compote.
A tasty and healthy blackberry compote, prepared for the whole winter, supplies the body with a whole range of vitamins. Tasty additions of garden berries and fruits will add original notes to the exquisite taste of the drink. To do this, you can use many options, most of which are given in the article.
Blackberry compote for the winter
Making compote yourself will require knowledge of several theoretical issues.
Several subtleties of cooking
If the hostess is going to prepare nectar from blackberries for the winter, she will need to know a few secrets:
- adding one or more additives to the compote will help bring new flavors;
- adding lemon zest or a few grams of rum or liqueur will help create a unique aroma;
- for a drink, only ripe, undamaged and drained berries are taken;
- when sending blackberries to the sink, you need to remember that this is a very delicate berry;
- depending on the size of the family and the popularity of nectar among relatives, the volume of cans is selected, but in any case they must be clean and sterilized;
- for patients with diabetes mellitus, it is recommended to replace sugar with fructose;
- you cannot heat water with berries for a long period - during heat treatment, useful substances and vitamins are washed out;
- it is possible to use spices in the form of cloves, nutmeg or cardamom;
- before preparing compote from frozen berries and fruits, you will need to defrost them first;
- before pouring the finished product, containers and lids are sterilized for at least 10-15 minutes.
Before starting all work, you need to prepare quality ingredients.
Preparation of the main ingredient
Before work, it is required to carefully cull all damaged or unripe berries. As a result, only large, ripe and undamaged berries remain, without obvious signs of disease and pests.
Important! When sending the berry to the sink, you need to remember its delicate structure, be neat with the fruits, but be sure to rinse the blackberries in several waters. Under a strong stream of running water, the risk of damage to the berries increases.
Before starting the preparation of the drink, all debris, remnants of grass are removed, sepals are removed from the berries. Only after completing such a preparatory stage, you can proceed to the main operation. Here are some recipes for making a delicious and healthy drink for the whole winter.
Methods for preparing compote
The people came up with many compositions of blackberry juice and compote, which is prepared according to the classical scheme or in the microwave.The main difference between all types of drinks is the preparation with or without sterilization of cans and materials. The most common method of cooking is in pre-prepared syrup, which is poured over fresh berries.
This allows you to more accurately select the amount of sugar and preserve nutrients.
Other housewives prefer to boil berries for a short period in ready-made syrup, or simply freeze or dry the berries and prepare fresh compote in winter.
Let us analyze in detail several recipes for folk drinking.
| Recipe | Brief description and composition of compote | The main stages of work |
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Standard cooking recipe | This method will require sterilization of cans, lids and a lot of time to perform a number of operations. To prepare a 2-liter jar of nectar, you will need to prepare: Purified water - 200 ml; · Sugar to taste, but not less than 1 cup; Blackberries - 6 glasses. If the family is large and loves a drink, the number of ingredients increases, and the compote is closed in a 3-liter glass jar | Basic operations: · The berries are washed in a cup of water, then the water is changed and the washing is repeated. The blackberries are laid out in a colander and set aside to drain off the water. · Washed jars are sterilized in a water bath, and the lids are boiled in a small saucepan. · The berries are laid out on the banks in layers, which are sprinkled with a thin layer of sugar. · Boiling water from a saucepan, previously set on a strong fire, is poured over the jars. Boiling water must completely fill the container. · In a water bath, the water in the cans boils, and after 3-5 minutes of boiling, the can is removed from the container and sealed with a boiled lid. All cans are placed on the blanket with the neck down, then they are wrapped in a blanket and left until they gradually cool completely |
Blackberry and apple compote for the winter | Berries are compatible with many fruits. One type of compote is made from early apples and blackberries. This additive gives the compote a new taste. Depending on the sweetness of the apple variety, you will need to adjust the sugar weight. Recipe for making a 3 liter can: Blackberries - 150 g; Apples - 400 g; · Sugar to taste; One third of a teaspoon of lemon | · Apples and blackberries are washed in several waters, dirt and sepals are removed. " · The apples are divided into 4 parts, the middle is cut with partitions and seeds. · The jar is filled with prepared fruits and berries. Fully filled with boiling water. · After a 3-5 minute break, the water is drained from the cans into a saucepan, which is put on fire. Sugar and citric acid are added to the container. · As soon as the water boils, it is poured into the jars. · With sterilized lids, the jars are rolled up with a special device. The containers are turned over and wrapped in a blanket until they cool completely |
Blackberry compote with orange | The orange adds a sophisticated citrus flavor. For a container of 3 liters, you will need to prepare several ingredients: Blackberries - 2 full 500-gram jars Sugar - 200 g; · Medium, ripe oranges - 9 pcs.; 1.5 l of water | · Blackberries and oranges are washed in water. · The berries are discarded in a colander, and citrus fruits are cut into semicircles 5-7 mm thick. · Banks are pre-laid in the oven and fried. · The heated containers are evenly filled with berries and oranges. · Boiled water from a kettle is poured into the jars, and they are closed with tight lids. · After 15-20 minutes, the heated infusion is poured into a container, sugar and spices are added to it and the pan is placed on the burner. After boiling, the ready-made syrup is poured into cans and they are rolled up with sterilized lids. Important! It is not recommended to overuse oranges, they will completely kill the delicate taste of blackberries |
No sterilization recipe | A quick and easy way to prepare a drink: Sugar - 1-1.5 cups; Blackberries - 3 glasses; · purified water. This technique allows you to prepare a drink with a rich, different taste.
| · The berry is laid out in washed jars, which are filled with boiling water. · After 7-8 hours, the water is drained into the pan. · Added sugar and flavorings to taste. · The syrup is brought to a boil and boiled until the sugar is completely dissolved. Jars are filled with syrup and rolled up with lids |
Garden blackberry and raspberry compote for the winter | In order to cook a delicious compote, prepare: · Purified water - 3 liters; · 500 g of berries in equal amounts; 500 g of sugar. Adding a sprig of peppermint will help add a sophisticated flavor | · The berries are put in an enamel bowl and covered with a layer of sugar. · A saucepan is filled with 3 liters of water and put on high heat. · While the water is boiling, the jars and lids are sterilized. · The compote has boiled, it must be stirred slowly until the sugar is completely dissolved. · After 5 min. boiling water is poured into the jars, and they are hermetically closed with lids. The containers are turned over and wrapped in a blanket until they cool completely |
Pear and blackberry compote for the winter | A fragrant and very tasty drink that combines the sweetness of a pear and the sourness of a blackberry. Preparing very quickly: Ripe pears - 1 kg; Blackberries - 500 g; Sugar to taste | · Berries and pears are thoroughly washed out. · Pears are cut into plates or into 4 parts, seeds and cores are removed, berries are peeled from the stalks. · Jars and lids are sterilized. · Layering berries and fruits, fill a third of the container with them. · Banks are completely filled with boiling water and covered with lids. · After 15 min. waiting, the syrup is poured into a large container, it is put on a strong fire, brought to a boil. It's time to add sugar and flavor to the water to taste. · Boiling syrup is poured into cylinders and hermetically sealed. It remains to wrap the compote in a blanket and leave to cool completely |
Storing compote
The finished drink is lowered into the cellar or basement, but if this is not possible, it must be removed to the pantry with a door in which a constant temperature is maintained. The drink is stored for 1.5 years. If it is not drunk during this period, you will need to pour out the old compote and close the new and aromatic nectar in old containers.
After opening the lid, it is not recommended to store it at room temperature or in heat. Such storage will lead to rapid fermentation of the liquid and the formation of mold.
Even a teenager can cook a tasty and healthy blackberry compote according to the recipes indicated in the article.
The main thing is to follow all the recommendations and strictly follow the step-by-step plan for preparing blackberry nectar, which is so pleasant to drink in winter.
