Viburnum is an unusually useful berry, which has been revered for a long time as a medicinal plant. Berries contain a large amount of trace elements and vitamins. In order for the viburnum to always be at hand in winter, it is necessary to prepare the fruits for future use.
It is necessary
- - viburnum;
- - granulated sugar;
- - paper towels;
- - banks;
- - plastic containers.
Instructions
Step 1
The viburnum tastes a little bitter, so it is recommended to pick the berries only after the frost hits. In this case, all the bitterness will disappear, and the fruits will acquire a sweetish and pleasant taste. To preserve the berry, sprinkle it with granulated sugar. Take a viburnum, clean it of debris, dust and twigs, wash the berries thoroughly, try not to damage or crush them. Spread the berries on a dry towel and dry them well. For 1 kilogram of berries, you need 700 grams of granulated sugar. Place the viburnum in clean jars and sprinkle each layer with sugar. The sugar should cover the berries completely. Close the jar with a plastic lid and refrigerate. This recipe will help you preserve the miraculous berry throughout the winter.
Step 2
Sort out the berries from debris, leaves and twigs, rinse thoroughly under running water and dry on paper towels. Then place the clean and dry viburnum in plastic containers and put it in the freezer. In the cold season, jelly, medicinal fruit drinks can be prepared from the harvested berries, used as a filling for pies or for decorating dishes. Frozen viburnum retains all the vitamins and nutrients that are found in fresh berries.
Step 3
You can save viburnum by drying the berries. For drying, it is recommended to collect viburnum that has not yet been stuck in frost. Put the berries in a colander and rinse thoroughly under cool running water. Wait for the excess water to drain and place the berries on paper towels. The berries should dry completely and dry well in the fresh air. Then transfer the viburnum to a baking sheet and dry in the oven at 60 ° C until solid. After drying, peel the stalks from the berries and transfer to a paper or linen bag. Store in a cool and dry place.
