Cherry compote recipes for the winter, with and without sterilization, for a 3-liter jar
Cherry is a fragrant stone fruit that is directly eaten, and is also used for baking and various winter preparations - drinks, desserts. Especially gourmets like cherry compotes for the winter, which are prepared according to recipes designed for a 3-liter jar. Adhering to the algorithm, it will not be difficult to prepare a delicious drink.
The subtleties of cooking cherry compote
A drink with a rich taste, color and aroma will delight you in the cold season.
To make it tasty and well stored, it is important to consider some features:
- for compotes, you can use sweet and sour fruits;
- containers are filled with berries by 1/3 of the total volume;
- if the amount of sugar is not indicated, then usually 80-100 grams are taken per 1 liter of drink;
- when pouring hot liquid, it is advisable to place a tray or baking sheet made of metal under the containers;
- the sealed container is turned over.
Preparation of the main ingredient
The main component of the product is cherry, it is prepared properly:
- the fresher the fruit, the better quality, tastier the preparation;
- it is recommended to pre-soak them for 30 minutes, so that possible “inhabitants” will “crawl out” of them;
- for a drink, do not take damaged, rotten berries.
One spoiled fruit is enough to spoil the whole product, so it is better to sort them carefully.
Ways to make compote at home
There are many recipes, you just need to choose the most suitable one.
A simple recipe for the winter
You can prepare a treat for the winter by following a simple algorithm. It will require:
- cherry - to take up a third of the can;
- sugar, based on the acid of the fruit, - 250-375 grams;
- water.
Preparation:
- lid, three-liter container, fruits need to be prepared;
- water must be boiled;
- berries are placed in a jar for 1/3;
- they are covered with granulated sugar, poured with boiling water;
- the container can be screwed up immediately, shaken so that the grains dissolve.
Without sterilization
You can prepare a drink for the winter without sterilization. It requires:
- cherry - 0.5 kilograms;
- sugar - 0.3 kilograms;
- water - 2.5 liters.
Cooking algorithm:
- washed fruits are placed in a prepared container - 1/3;
- pour boiling water over so that the berries are covered with water;
- leave for 10 minutes;
- the liquid is drained, boiled;
- fruits are covered with sugar, poured with hot liquid;
- insists all 15 minutes;
- boiling water is poured into the container to the top, you can immediately close it;
- it must be turned upside down and sent under the blanket until it cools.
With bones
You can brew a winter drink without seeds or without removing them. Ingredients:
- sugar - 0.5 kilograms;
- cherry - 1 kilogram;
- water - 2 liters.
The cooking process is as follows:
- fruits are placed in a jar;
- syrup is prepared from water and sugar - brought to a boil over low heat;
- berries are poured with hot syrup, the container can be sent for sterilization and rolled up.
Seedless
The drink prepared according to the following recipe has a spicy, warm aroma and taste. For cooking you will need:
- cherry - 0.3 kilograms;
- cinnamon - 1-2 sticks;
- sugar - 0.25 kilograms;
- water.
Cooking method:
- washed, dried berries are placed in a washed, sterilized container;
- cinnamon is added, everything is poured with boiling water;
- the liquid is infused for 30 minutes, drained into a saucepan;
- water is added to it to the previous volume, sugar is added, sent to the fire;
- syrup should be boiled, pour berries over it;
- the jar can be immediately rolled up under the lid, turned over, wrapped in a blanket until it cools;
- delicious drink is ready.
Concentrated beverage
This winter harvesting requires:
- cherry - 750 grams;
- sugar - 200 grams;
- water.
To make a concentrated compote, you can use a simple recipe:
- jar, lid are sterilized;
- prepared fruits are placed in a jar, they are poured with boiling water, without adding a couple of centimeters to the brim;
- the liquid is left in the container for 15-20 minutes;
- it is completely drained, sugar is added and boiled for a couple of minutes;
- syrup is poured into a jar, not reaching 1.5-2 centimeters to the edge, closed or rolled up.
With citric acid
It is not difficult to preserve fruits at home, for compote you will need:
- cherry - 1.5 kilograms;
- sugar - 0.25 kilograms;
- pectin - 40 grams;
- water - 2.5 liters;
- citric acid - 0.5 teaspoon.
Cooking algorithm:
- water is heated on a stove, sugar is added;
- pectin and fruits are added to the syrup;
- the mass is boiled, citric acid is poured into it;
- the workpiece is poured into a jar, and if everything is done correctly, then after 2 minutes of sterilization it will be perfectly stored.
From sour berries
You can also make a tasty preparation from sour fruits, following the standard recipe. It will require:
- fruits - 0.5 kilograms;
- sugar - 0.6 kilograms;
- water - 125 milliliters.
Cooking method:
- thick syrup is cooked from water and sugar;
- berries are placed in a hot mixture;
- everything is boiled for about 10 minutes over moderate heat - the fruits should not be interfered with, it is enough to shake the pan;
- the berries must be removed with a slotted spoon, placed in a jar and filled with the remaining boiled syrup;
- the workpiece can be rolled up and the container left for a day.
From forest cherry
The fruits of the forest culture are inferior in size and taste to the garden ones, but they have an incredible aroma and pleasant astringency. For preparation you will need:
- cherry - 0.5 kilograms;
- sugar - 1 glass;
- water.
Cooking algorithm:
- prepared fruits are placed in a jar;
- sugar and boiling water are added;
- it remains only to twist the sterilized lid.
With currants
Cherries go well with various berries and fruits, including currants. For such a blank you will need:
- cherry - 0.5 kilograms;
- sugar - 100 grams;
- currants - you can use black or red - 100 grams.
Canned compote is prepared as follows:
- put water in a saucepan on the stove;
- jars are sterilized, lids are boiled;
- put berries in a jar;
- pour boiling water over and cover with a lid;
- the jar should be wrapped and left for 10 minutes;
- the liquid is drained and sent to boil with sugar for 5 minutes;
- the berries are poured with hot syrup and sealed.
With apples
Apples and cherries are a common combination that makes the drink very tasty.
Ingredients:
- cherry - 150 grams;
- apples - 3 pieces;
- sugar - 0.25 kilograms;
- water - 2.7 liters.
Cooking method:
- the core is removed from the apples, they are cut into 6-8 pieces;
- cherries are left with seeds;
- fruits and berries are placed in the jar;
- they are poured with boiling water to the very neck;
- the jar is covered with a lid and left for 20 minutes;
- the liquid should be drained and boiled;
- fruits are covered with sugar and filled with syrup;
- the container can be rolled up and turned upside down.
With apricot
From the fruits of these 2 stone fruit crops, an amazingly tasty preparation is obtained. It will require:
- cherries and apricots - 350 grams each;
- sugar - 0.65 grams;
- water - 2.4 liters.
Preparation:
- bones are removed from the fruit, they are placed in a jar in layers;
- a syrup is prepared from water and sugar on the stove;
- fruits are poured with hot syrup, the jar is sealed.
With gooseberry
To make a blank from cherries and berries, you need the following:
- cherry - 0.3 kilograms;
- gooseberries - 0.2 kilograms;
- sugar - 0.4 kilograms;
- water - 2 liters.
Cooking algorithm:
- prepared cherries, gooseberries are placed in a jar and covered with sugar;
- the container is poured with boiling water, covered and insisted for 20 minutes;
- the water is drained, boiled and poured back into the jar;
- it can be rolled up.
Compote storage rules
With proper preparation, conservation can be stored in a cool place for more than one year, but there are nuances:
- fruit with pits is not stored for more than 12 months, as harmful hydrocyanic acid accumulates in them;
- the compote may turn purple over time, which does not affect its quality;
- after cooking for a couple of days, it is recommended to observe the compote, and if there are no bubbles and other things in it, then it can be put away for storage.
