Pine cone jam is an unusual but very healthy treat. Cedar jam can have a positive effect on coughs, colds and some other diseases. Moreover, it has an amazing taste and bright aroma.
It is necessary
- - 1 kilogram of cedar cones;
- - 2 liters of water;
- - 5 kilograms of granulated sugar.
Instructions
Step 1
To make this unusual jam, take pine cones and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water. After rinsing, be sure to dry the buds by placing them on a kitchen paper towel.
Step 2
Next, you need a large enamel pot. Put the pine cones in this saucepan, fill them with cold water so that it covers the cones by one and a half centimeters. Leave them to soak in water for a day.
Step 3
After the time has passed, drain the water and refill the buds. The water should also cover them by one and a half centimeters. Put the enamel saucepan on low heat and boil the cones for twenty minutes so that they are completely softened.
Step 4
Start preparing the syrup. Take granulated sugar from the following calculation: one kilogram of granulated sugar is needed for 400 milliliters of water. After the buds are completely soft, drain the water and simmer them in the sugar syrup for twenty-five minutes. Simmer the pine cones in the syrup over medium heat.
Step 5
Then reduce the heat and cook the pine cone jam until tender. Pour the finished hot jam into clean, dry jars and cover with lids.
Step 6
The healthy pine cone jam is ready. This delicacy is very useful in the autumn and winter seasons. It can be given to children with milk or hot tea. It will perfectly cope with coughs and colds, because during the preparation process, the cones transfer their medicinal qualities to the syrup.
