Recipe for red and black currant jam with banana for the winter
Local berries go well with overseas fruits. A great example is the recipe for blackcurrant jam with banana for the winter. The jam has a beautiful dark purple color, wonderful aroma and bright currant taste with a hint of banana. It will be difficult for even the most capricious child to refuse such a dessert.
Features of making black and red currant jam for the winter
Blackcurrant jam has a less interesting color than red berry jam, but it is considered more useful. Large-fruited varieties are suitable for him, since large berries go through the processing process much faster. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the density and thickness of the skin on the berries. For jam, currants with a thin skin will be most suitable.
There are several ways to make blackcurrant jam. For example, if you want to preserve the entire set of vitamins contained in fruits, then it is better to prepare a raw berry by grinding and adding sugar to it. If you need to get a full-fledged jam, then it is better to boil the berries with sugar (or without) and roll them into jars.
Despite the fact that black currants are considered more useful, red berries also contain a large amount of vitamins and trace elements. Large-fruited varieties are best suited for cooking. This will allow the treat to have an optimal consistency and a more pronounced taste.
You can skip the red currant jam as it contains pectin.
But if you decide to subject the berries to heat, then the cooking process should be minimal. Since red currants are quite sour, you need to add a little more sugar to it than to black.
Necessary products
In order to make good jam, we will use a classic recipe. It includes the following ingredients:
- black currant - 0.5 kg;
- bananas - 0.5 kg;
- sugar - 0.5 kg.
Ingredient preparation rules
Before starting cooking, you need to prepare the ingredients. To do this, you need to remove twigs, debris from the berries and select spoiled fruits. Then rinse the currants under running water and dry. Slightly unripe fruits can not be thrown away, and more sugar can be added during cooking. Ripe bananas, peel and cut into small cubes.
How to prepare a container?
It should be said right away that aluminum dishes cannot be used to prepare berry desserts, since substances harmful to the human body are formed when acids come into contact with the material.The dishes must be enameled.
In addition, the jars into which the jam will be poured should be well washed and sterilized.
Metal lacquered can lids must be boiled. Do not forget about the tools used in the cooking process. It is recommended to use only plastic or wooden fixtures.
Cooking process
The jam preparation process consists of several stages:
- Mix the washed and dried berries with sugar and beat in a blender until completely dissolved.
- Add peeled and chopped bananas to a blender.
- Stir the ingredients and beat thoroughly.
- Pour the jam into sterilized jars and close with pre-boiled lids.
Further storage of treats
The jam should be kept exceptionally cool, such as in the cellar, or in the refrigerator. Recommended storage temperature up to +12 ° С. If this condition is met, the product can be stored for up to one and a half years.
