In the middle of summer, black currant berries begin to ripen on the garden plot. She has a relatively short harvest period and ripe fruits may begin to crumble. Therefore, it is necessary to take care in time and choose the desired method of harvesting black currants for the winter.
Black currants for the winter can be prepared in several ways. It is well exposed to thermal effects and retains useful vitamins and minerals. Blackcurrant is very rich in vitamin C and helps to increase the level of hemoglobin in the blood.
Black currant jam
To make jam, large and ripe berries are collected, which are sorted, rotten and affected, as well as too small ones are removed from them.
Then, the selected berries are washed and blanched in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, and then cooled with cold water. After a little drying, the black currant berries are poured with syrup. This will require 1 kg of berries 1, 5 kg of sugar and 2 glasses of water.
Next, cook over low heat until cooked in one go. After cooling, they are laid out in jars and covered with lids.
Black currant compote
Ripe and firm berries are ideal for making compote. They are washed, damaged and placed in banks. Then black currants are poured with sugar syrup in a ratio of 1 glass of sugar per 1 liter of water. The jars are covered and sterilized. Many are frightened by the not very beautiful color of the compote, since the berries are boiled, but its taste is very good.
Black currant, mashed with sugar
The increased acidity and high sugar content allow harvesting fresh black currants without cooking and pasteurization. A very good way is currant berries, mashed with sugar. For this, the berries are selected and washed. Be sure to dry to avoid fermentation. The berries are mixed with sugar and thoroughly ground until the sugar dissolves in the juice. For grinding, you can use a colander or turn everything into a meat grinder. The ratio of berries and sugar is 1: 2. Then, the resulting mixture is laid out in jars and covered with lids or parchment paper. You can store black currants mashed with sugar in the refrigerator, cellar or dry basement.
In addition to all these common ways of harvesting blackcurrants for the winter, you can also freeze or dry their berries for later use. For freezing, the berries are washed, dried from water and laid out in bags. Then placed in the freezer of the refrigerator. And you can dry it naturally in the sun or in special dryers. These berries are stored in dry and dark places. In winter, it can be used to make tea.
Everyone knows about the usefulness of black currant, so it remains only to learn how to preserve its useful properties for the winter period.
