Simple recipes for making sea buckthorn jam for the winter at home
Making sea buckthorn jam is not only useful, but also exciting. Home-made jam will delight the hostess and the whole family. In winter, the amber delicacy will help cure colds and delight you with its amazing taste.
Features of the preparation of sea buckthorn jam
An amazing plant is sea buckthorn. Fruits of amber color are densely strung on a twig. They contain the pantry of the sun, filled with aroma, vitamins and substances irreplaceable for the body that help to strengthen the immune system. Unlike jam, sea buckthorn confiture is prepared without the use of a large amount of granulated sugar. In the process of cooking it, you can use the classic ratio of ingredients - 1: 1. However, less sugar can be added if desired. This will make the spicy taste of jam even more exquisite. And, importantly, it is much more useful.
To obtain the consistency of a jelly-like delicacy, a large amount of granulated sugar is not required. It turns out to be quite thick due to the content of a sufficient amount of pectin in the berries.
This favorably distinguishes sea buckthorn confiture from jams from other berries and provides a number of advantages for consumption by lovers of refined sweets with a sour-tart flavor.
Selection and preparation of sea buckthorn
To make the sea buckthorn dessert tender and not lose its taste, for its preparation you have to take special care in the selection and preparation of the fruits themselves.
When choosing sea buckthorn for jam, you should pay attention to the following aspects:
- berries are selected for good ripeness;
- fruit color - amber yellow;
- the bunch does not contain damaged (dented, dried out or rotten) components.
Such a product will allow you to get a fragrant and golden jam during processing.
The preparation of raw materials also requires special care. The algorithm of actions is as follows:
- Separate the berries from the twigs.
- Remove dry buds and unripe or sluggish fruits.
- Rinse under running water. You can change the water several times.
- Place in a colander to remove excess water.
The berries prepared in this way are ready for the preparation of the following jam recipes.
How to make sea buckthorn jam at home
You will not find sweets more delicious than home-made jam with your own hands. The ingredients are the simplest:
- 1 kg of granulated sugar;
- the same amount of berries;
- 200 ml of water.
If desired, at the end of cooking, you can add 15 g of sugar with a gelling effect.
A simple recipe for the winter
The sequence of actions involves the following procedures:
- To make a syrup - add sugar to boiling water and, stirring, bring until it is completely dissolved.
- Add prepared berries to the syrup.
- Cook until the fruit softens.
- Select the sea buckthorn with a strainer, grind the berries through a sieve.
- Add the resulting mass back to the syrup. Cook over low heat for half an hour.
The jam is almost ready. It should be poured into glass jars with a capacity of 0.5 liters and sterilized for another 15 minutes, covering the jars with lids.
Roll up the cans, turn upside down and cover with a blanket or blanket. This jam will last all winter and will delight you with pleasant memories of summer.
Without cooking
The benefits of this delicacy are beyond doubt, since the berries, without heat treatment, retain all the healing properties and the maximum effectiveness of vitamins and minerals.It's easy to prepare. Only the preparation of raw materials becomes more complicated. After repeated washing, clean berries should be laid out in a thin layer on a towel and dried until the moisture completely evaporates. Glass jars are pre-sterilized in the oven or processed for 1-2 minutes in boiling water.
Ingredients and work progress:
- Sprinkle the berries (1 kg) with sugar (2 kg).
- Grind thoroughly. It is recommended to use an enamel container and a wooden spatula or pestle.
- Divide the resulting mass into prepared dishes.
- Pour over the rest of the syrup. Banks must be filled to the neck. It is advisable to use cookware with screw lids.
This jam will last 8-9 months due to the large amount of sugar. Fat lovers of jam should pay attention to this.
Seedless
To make such a jam, you must do the following:
- prepare berries - sort out, wash under running water, let the water drain;
- remove bones from sea buckthorn (it is advisable to carry out this operation using a juicer);
- add sugar to the resulting pulp with juice in a 1: 1 ratio, that is, in an equal ratio;
- put on a very low heat, after boiling, remove the foam and simmer until thickened.
To make the jam jelly-like, add 10-20 g of jellied sugar before cooking.
With honey
The ingredients used to make the jam are slightly more expensive than the previous recipes. However, the taste and value of the product are worth it. You must use an equal amount of honey and sea buckthorn fruit.
Cooking method:
- heat honey on a steam bath;
- pre-grind the berries in a wooden mortar (you can use a blender);
- combine the components and bring to a boil;
- keep on low heat for 5-10 minutes.
There is no need to cook for a long time, since honey is an excellent preservative, and the jam will last for a long time. For piquancy, add cinnamon or cloves to taste at the end of the process.
With apples
This method of making sea buckthorn jam compares favorably with previous recipes. The products used in it are not so expensive, and the yield is much higher. In addition, the tart taste of sea buckthorn is less felt in the jam.
Ingredients:
- 1000 g of sea buckthorn berries;
- the same amount of granulated sugar;
- 400 g of apples.
Preparation:
- Pass the sea buckthorn through a colander.
- Combine with sugar.
- Peel the apples, remove the core and boil in a little water until tender.
- Drain water, make applesauce.
- Combine mashed sea buckthorn with sugar and apple puree, mix until smooth. Transfer to prepared dishes.
- It is necessary to pasteurize for 25 minutes, roll up, wrap up.
It is recommended to store the jam in a cool place.
In a multicooker
Jam prepared in this way allows 2 types of preparation of sea buckthorn berries. They can be rubbed or used whole.
To prepare the original recipe you will need:
- granulated sugar - 1200-1300 g;
- fruits - 1000 g.
- cinnamon, raisins, nuts - to taste (you do not need to add).
Algorithm of actions:
- The first stage is the preparation of the berries.
- Sprinkle the fruits with sugar, leave for 3-4 hours to let the juice or add a glass of water.
- Load the ingredients into the multicooker.
- Set the operating mode - extinguishing (60 minutes).
- Switch to cooking mode. The procedure continues until the appearance of foam, which should be removed.
The jam is ready. Arrange in prepared dishes, cork and store.
In a bread maker
Cooking dessert in such an unusual way gives amazing results. The jam turns out to be delicate, golden and fragrant.
Required:
- one kilogram of berries;
- the same amount of sugar;
- 15 ml lemon juice.
Cooking method:
- Process the fruits - rinse, dry, mix with granulated sugar, leave until the juice is released.
- Put in an enamel bowl on low heat. Add juice and 100 ml of water. Soak until the sugar is completely dissolved, remembering to stir.
- Put the resulting mass into a bread maker.
- Set the mode - jam.
Then the unit will do the work itself. After turning off, put the jam in a prepared dish, roll up, wrap it up. Withstand 24 hours. When cool, send to the refrigerator.
Storage
It is recommended to store ready-made jam in a dark and cool place. This will allow you to pamper yourself and loved ones with a golden dessert for a long time.
For storage, a refrigerator, pantry or dry basement is suitable.Compliance with the recommended proportions and adherence to the advice on the preparation of raw materials and the preparation of delicacies will make it possible to preserve the products for 12 months.
