Freshly squeezed fruit and berry or vegetable juice is a real storehouse of vitamins and other useful substances. To prepare a glass or two of a delicious drink for dinner, it is enough to have a modern juicer on hand. A completely different matter is the processing of a large harvest of fruits from a summer cottage. A juicer will help here, with which it is enough to pour the resulting juice into a sterile container - and the preparation for the winter is ready.
It is necessary
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- juice cooker;
- fruits or berries;
- knife;
- water;
- sugar;
- glass jars.
Instructions
Step 1
Read the instructions for use of your juicer to understand how it works. Typically, this device consists of three "floors" - containers. Water is poured into the lower tank; steam enters the middle (juice collector) from below and liquid flows down from above; in the upper (lattice) raw materials are laid. An important detail is the hose, which is attached to the tube at the middle level. It is through it that the finished drink is poured.
Step 2
Prepare selected fresh fruits for juicing. Rinse them thoroughly as necessary, remove the pits. The edible skin should not be removed - it contains a large amount of nutrients and has a special taste and aroma. Place the raw materials whole in a wire rack, and cut large fruits or vegetables into slices.
Step 3
Add sugar to berries and fruits, and a little salt to vegetables. You can rely on your own taste or use ready-made recipes. So, for 4 liters of strawberries, you need 300 g of sugar; for 4 l plums - 400 g; for 3 liters of chopped apples or pears - 400 g; for 4 liters of cherries - 350 g; 4 liters of black and red currants, raspberries - half a kilo.
Step 4
Pour water into the lower pot according to the volume of the juicer (usually 2 to 3 liters). Close the heat-resistant lid tightly, place the clamp on the hose and let the raw material steam. At a temperature of about 70 degrees, liquid begins to accumulate in the juice collector. Usually, juicing lasts from half an hour to an hour, depending on the hardness, ripeness and juiciness of the fruit. If you have purchased an expensive modern device with a temperature sensor, this will simplify the process control.
Step 5
When the juice fills the middle reservoir, place warm, sterilized jars under the hose. They should be below the level of the bottom of the juicer. Remove the clip and drain. It is recommended not to use the first 2 glasses of liquid for long-term storage - it is not sterile enough. The rest of the juice can be rolled up for the winter. Usually 1-1.5 liters of juice is obtained from 2 kg of raw materials.
