A simple recipe for making sea buckthorn compote for the winter
Not every housewife practices the preparation of sea buckthorn compote for the winter. Many are wary of it, forgetting about the many beneficial properties that are characteristic of this berry. Preparing a drink is not difficult, all recipes are simple to perform. It is worth trying once to prepare it for the winter in order to understand whether the family likes it.
The subtleties of cooking
In any business, before performing, it is necessary to study the requirements and rules of cooking, the knowledge of which will help prevent mistakes and do everything right. Retaining the maximum amount of nutrients and ensuring a long shelf life of the finished product:
- Collection time. There is no need to rush to prepare the berry in advance. Sea buckthorn is a species that tastes better after being slightly frozen. Usually these are the first autumn frosts. During this period, the berries lose their bitterness and gain the maximum amount of nutrients.
- Improving taste. The drink itself has a very specific taste, so in order to dilute it a little, some other berries are added to the compote.
- It is better to use enameled dishes, wooden spoons, so the drink will not receive unnecessary harmful substances.
You don't have to do anything special when cooking. Compote from these berries is cooked simply and without unnecessary effort. It is necessary to strictly observe the recipe, and there will be no difficulties.
Preparing sea buckthorn for compote
The correct selection and preparation of berries is the key to future success. For compote, sea buckthorn is prepared as follows:
- It is necessary to wash the berries well, remove leaves and other debris.
- Sorting sea buckthorn involves removing rotten or diseased specimens. Since their presence negatively affects the taste of the finished drink.
After this work has been done, you should proceed to the subsequent actions of the recipe.
How to cook sea buckthorn compote
First of all, you should carefully read the recipe and make sure that all the necessary ingredients are present and there is enough time to cook. There are several options for preparing a drink.
The classic recipe for sea buckthorn compote
The simplest cooking method is in great demand among housewives. It requires: 0.5 kg of berries, 0.45 kg of granulated sugar, 0.55 liters of water.
Dry the cleanly washed berries. In the meantime, start preparing the syrup. To do this, combine water and sugar, put on fire, bring to a boil.Pour sea buckthorn into sterilized dry jars, pour in syrup and set to sterilize.
- 0.5 l cans - 10 minutes;
- 1 liter cans - 15 minutes;
- 2 l cans - 25 min.
Time is counted after the mixture boils.
When the time is up, the jars are rolled up. Then they wrap up until they cool completely. Then they are put away for storage in a special room.
"Autumn" compote from sea buckthorn, apples and pumpkin
To prepare it, you need to prepare an equal amount of the main components that make up it. Sugar take 1 glass per 2 liters of liquid.
Apples and pumpkin are cooked, cut into small random cubes, placed in jars and poured with boiling water.
Neatly cut ingredients make the drink beautiful.
When the liquid has cooled, it is poured into a container, be sure to measure it. It is necessary to cook syrup from it, with which the components will be poured. Then add sugar and let it boil.
Sea buckthorn is added to all banks. Pour in boiling syrup, roll up and send to infuse at room temperature, wrapping the jars well.
Sea buckthorn and chokeberry compote
Often a diluted concentration of sea buckthorn leads to the fact that the taste of the finished compote becomes brighter and much tastier. Not to mention increasing the health benefits of this drink. The addition of black chokeberry to sea buckthorn gives a unique taste and great benefits for the human body.
For cooking, you need sea buckthorn and chokeberry berries in a ratio of 2: 1. Sugar 1 glass for 2 liters of water.
Put the sorted berry in layers in prepared sterile jars. Boil the syrup for the approximate amount of liquid. Pour the hot mixture over the berries. Add more syrup if necessary. Cover with lids and sterilize. Approximate time 15-20 minutes.
Sea buckthorn compote for the winter without sterilization
To make a drink according to this recipe, you will need: 0.6 kg of sea buckthorn berries, 0.3 kg of sugar, 2 liters of water.
The berries are carefully sorted, washed in cold running water at least 2 times. Then they are laid out in pre-sterilized and dried jars.
After that, the water is boiled and berries are poured into it. Allow to cool and then poured into a container. Put on fire and slowly bring to a boil. Before boiling, pour out the entire volume of sugar, heat the syrup until it is completely dissolved. They give the opportunity to boil a little, pour jars with sea buckthorn. The steam should escape a little; for this, the jars are left open for 20-30 s. The final stage is rolling. After closing the containers tightly, make sure that no air passes anywhere. Then wrap the blanks until they cool completely at room temperature.
Sea buckthorn compote with orange
Preparing a drink according to this recipe is not difficult, it is enough to purchase all the necessary ingredients. You will need 1 orange, 200 g of sea buckthorn, 1-1.5 liters of water and 100 g of sugar.
Wash the orange thoroughly and cut into slices along with the zest. Put water on fire, bring to a boil. Pour sugar into it, wait until it is completely dissolved.
Add the sea buckthorn to the water, when it starts to boil, add the chopped orange. Bring to a boil, boil for a few minutes.
Grind the mass with a blender or food processor. Separate the seeds and boil again. Pour into jars and roll up. Remove under a blanket until it cools completely.
Storing compote
In order for the compote to be stored throughout the winter, it must be properly prepared. Observing technology and proportions, they significantly extend the shelf life.
In the room, it is necessary to maintain a humidity of no more than 80% and a temperature from 0 to + 20 ° C.
It is not difficult to cook sea buckthorn compote, you need to purchase the necessary ingredients and properly prepare the berry. And a delicious vitamin drink in winter will perfectly support the body.
