Simple step-by-step recipes for preparing dogwood compote for the winter in a three-liter jar, without sterilization
Dogwood fruits are tart, but very aromatic and healthy. Berries strengthen the immune system and help cure various diseases. Therefore, the housewives are trying to prepare them for the winter. There are many ways to prepare dogwood compote for the winter.
Features of cooking dogwood compote for the winter
In the process of preparing dogwood compote, it is necessary to take into account the following features:
- This is a tart berry, so a large amount of granulated sugar should be added to get a good taste of the drink.
- Dogwood goes well with pears, grapes, apples and other fruits. But they must be used in such quantity that they do not interrupt the taste of the main ingredient.
- It is necessary to use ripe dogwood berries. They should have a maroon color. If the fruits are unripe, they must be folded in a plastic bag and tied tightly. They will become ripe in 1 to 2 days.
The rest of the drink is prepared in the same way as from other raw materials.
What berries to choose and how to pre-process them
Ripe elastic berries are suitable for compote. If they are too soft, they can creep out during heat treatment. As a result, the drink will have an unattractive appearance. Greenish fruits are also not suitable, as when added, the compote will be sour. The fruits must be sorted out and washed in cold water.
How to make dogwood compote at home
Cornelian drink can be prepared with or without sterilization. You can add additional components to it, or use only dogwood, sugar and water. Each housewife chooses a recipe according to her capabilities and preferences.
A simple recipe for a 3-liter can
To make a drink from dogwood in a three-liter can, you need the following ingredients:
- 1.2 kg dogwood;
- 2.4 liters of water;
- 600 g of sugar.
Compote according to this recipe is prepared very quickly - about 30 minutes. The berries must be sorted out, placed in a colander and rinsed with cold water. After that, place them in a pasteurized container, pour boiling water over it and leave for 30 minutes.
Pour the steamed berries together with water into a saucepan and send over low heat. Add granulated sugar and cook for 10 minutes, stirring regularly. Pour the resulting compote into a jar and roll up the lid.
Without sterilization
You can prepare compote without sterilization. For example, a 1.5-liter jar will require the following products:
- 350 g of berries;
- 200 g granulated sugar;
- water to fill the vessel.
Banks do not need to be sterilized; it is enough to wash them well in warm water. Place the berries in a jar, pour boiling water over and leave to infuse for 15 minutes - during this time, the fruits should soften a little. Then pour the water into a saucepan, add sugar to it and boil until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add citric acid to the jar on the tip of a knife, pour sugar syrup over it. After that, roll it up with a lid and turn it upside down.
Sugarless
You don't need to add sugar during cooking. But if you cook without sweeteners, the drink will be too sour. Therefore, it is recommended to add honey. For 1 kg of fruit, you need to take 500 ml of water and 500 g of honey.
In a multicooker
In order to cook cornelian cherry compote in a multicooker, you need the following ingredients:
- 200 g of fruits, you can take fresh or dried berries;
- 1 apple, you can also use dried fruit;
- 2 liters of water;
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar.
Wash the berries well, wash and chop the apple too. Place them in a multicooker bowl, add sugar and cover with warm water. Turn on the "Quenching" mode and cook for 30 minutes. Then simmer for another half hour in the "Heating" mode. If desired, you can add mint leaves, lemon balm and other components to the drink. After that, turn off the multicooker and leave to infuse for a while so that the fruits soften. This compote can be consumed immediately or rolled up for the winter.
Double-filled
To prepare such a drink, the same ingredients are taken for a three-liter can. Only it is necessary to cook compote differently.
Pour dogwood with boiling water and leave for 10 minutes. Then drain the water and boil it, add sugar and cook until it dissolves. Pour the syrup over the berries and roll up.
Triple-filled
In this case, prepare in the same way as in the previous recipe. Only the water must be drained and boiled not once, but twice. In this case, granulated sugar is added a second time. Pour the syrup into a jar and close it with a metal lid.
With citric acid
To increase the shelf life of the drink, it is recommended to preserve it with citric acid. To do this, you must add the following ingredients (for a three-liter container):
- 350 g of berries;
- 300 g granulated sugar;
- 2.5 liters of water;
- 1/3 tsp citric acid.
Sterilize the jar, add berries and sugar to it, add citric acid. It is not recommended to replace it with lemon juice, as it can affect the taste of the finished drink.
Boil water and pour into a jar in small portions so that the glass does not crack. Then roll it up, turn it upside down and wrap it in a warm blanket.
With pear
The pear gives the drink a very delicate taste. To prepare it, you will need the following components:
- 400 g of pears;
- 150 g dogwood;
- 1.5 cups of sugar;
- 2.5 liters of water;
- 1 tsp citric acid.
The above ingredients are designed for a three-liter can. Pears must be taken from hard varieties, otherwise the pulp may boil over and the drink will be cloudy. Cut the fruit into thin slices, place on the bottom of the jar, add dogwood and sugar, citric acid. Boil water for 5 minutes after boiling, and then fill the vessel with boiling water and immediately roll up.
With quince
Quince must be ripe and sweet. It must be taken in the same quantity as the dogwood. For 600 g of fruit, approximately 450 g of sugar and 2.5 liters of water are required. Cook in the same way as in the recipes above.
With grapes
For this recipe you need to take:
- 350 g of grapes;
- 320 g dogwood;
- 1 cup granulated sugar;
- 2 liters of water.
You can use white grapes. But to get a richer color of the drink, dark berries are added. Grape branches can give the compote a tart taste, so it is better to use only grapes.
You can cook with one or two fillings.In the first case, it is imperative to add citric acid.
With plum
For 1 kg of dogwood, you need to take 10-12 medium plums, a glass of sugar and 2 liters of water. Pour the fruits with water and put on low heat. Cook for about 20 minutes after boiling, then add sugar and boil for another 5 minutes. Pour the finished drink into a three-liter jar and roll up.
With raspberries
To prepare compote, the following ingredients are required:
- 1 kg of raspberries;
- 1 kg dogwood;
- 1.5 kg of granulated sugar;
- 2 kg of lemon juice.
Prepare sweet syrup - dilute sugar with 200 ml of water. Pour the syrup over the berries and leave for a few hours to let the raspberries release the juice. Add a few liters of water, depending on the desired compote concentration. Boil for 30-40 minutes, then pour into jars and roll up the lids.
With apples
Compote with apples is prepared according to the same recipe as with pears. Apples must be hard and sweet. Winter varieties are better suited for conservation.
Storage methods for compote
The drink must be stored in a basement or refrigerator for no longer than 2 years. It is recommended to cover the lids with plastic wrap, otherwise they will rust and pathogenic microorganisms can get into the jar. Open compote should be drunk as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours.
