Cranberries for the winter

Cranberry is a wonderful and very healthy berry, from which you can come up with a large number of interesting and colorful dishes, as well as make preparations for the winter from it. We offer you 10 simple ways to preserve this berry for the winter.

Cranberries pureed with sugar for the winter without cooking

The cranberries are ground with granulated sugar in a blender in a 1:1 ratio, after which they are placed in jars, sprinkled with sugar on top, covered with lids and stored in the refrigerator. It makes an excellent preparation for fruit drink.

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   How to prepare a simple cranberry preparation for the winter? First, we sort out the cranberries, remove the spoiled fruits and rinse them well under running water. Then we put it in a colander and leave until all the excess liquid has drained.
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   Now we put it in a blender bowl and grind until the berries reach a puree state.
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   Then add granulated sugar and mix everything thoroughly.
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   We thoroughly wash the jars in which the cranberries will be stored under hot water and soda and sterilize them in any convenient way. Place the berries grated with sugar over them.
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   Sprinkle the mixture on top with a couple of tablespoons of granulated sugar so that it is better stored in the winter.
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   We seal the jars with sterilized lids and store them in a cool place, maybe in the refrigerator. Bon appetit!

Simple cranberry jam for the winter

The washed cranberries are covered with sugar and left for a couple of hours until the berries release juice. Then everything is put on the fire, brought to a boil and cooked for 40 minutes. After cooling completely, the jam is put into jars and rolled up.

Cooking time: 1 day.

Cooking time: 25 min.

Portions – 20.

Ingredients:

• Cranberries – 1200 gr.
• Granulated sugar – 900 gr.

Cooking process:

Step 1. First, we sort out the cranberries, removing bursting and rotten berries. Next, rinse it well under running water, then place it in a colander and leave until all excess liquid has drained.

Step 2. Now take a suitable pan with a thick bottom, put the berries there and fill them with granulated sugar.

Step 3. Let the cranberries and sugar stand at room temperature for two hours to a day, until the berries produce a sufficient amount of juice, in which the jam will be cooked.

Step 4. After the required time, put the pan with the berries on the fire and bring to a boil. At this stage, if desired, you can add various spices to the jam. For example, cinnamon or cloves. This will make it more aromatic with a pleasant aftertaste.

Step 5. Now reduce the heat and cook for 40 minutes. During the cooking process, do not forget to remove the foam that will form on the surface.Then turn off the heat and let the jam cool completely. You can immediately pour it into jars, but it will be more liquid.

Step 6. At this time, thoroughly rinse the jars of soda under hot water and sterilize them in any convenient way. Spread the cooled jam over them and close it tightly with a lid. Store it at room temperature in a dark, dry place. We open it in winter and serve it with hot tea or use it as a filling in baked goods. Bon appetit!

Cranberry compote for a 3 liter jar for the winter

The cranberries are placed in jars, covered with sugar and gradually filled with boiling water. Next, everything is rolled up, turned upside down, wrapped in a blanket and left to cool completely. It turns out to be a very tasty and healthy drink.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Cooking time: 15 minutes.

Portions – 12.

Ingredients:

• Cranberries – 300 gr.
• Granulated sugar – 300 gr.
• Drinking water – 3 l.
• Citric acid – 1/3 tsp.

Cooking process:

Step 1. First, carefully sort out the cranberries, remove the bursting berries and all debris. Next, rinse it well under running water, then place it in a colander and leave until all excess liquid has drained.

Step 2. Wash the jar in which the compote will be stored under hot water and soda and sterilize it in any convenient way. We also boil the lid separately. Place cranberries in the bottom of a dry jar and fill it with granulated sugar. Next, add citric acid. If desired, you can add a star anise so that the finished drink has a slight spice.

Step 3. In a separate pan, boil the required amount of water and gradually pour it over the berries and sugar. First, pour ¼ of the volume and cover the jar with a lid.After 20 seconds, fill the jar halfway and cover again. For the third time, pour boiling water up to the shoulders. This way we will protect the jar from cracks.

Step 4. Now we roll up the compote with sterile lids, turn the jar upside down, wrap it in a blanket or towel and leave it until it cools completely for a day.

Step 5. Place it in the refrigerator or cellar for storage. We open it in winter, pour it into glasses and serve a delicious cranberry drink to the table. Bon appetit!

Delicious cranberry sauce for the winter

The cranberries are covered with sugar and everything is sent to the fire. Then orange juice is poured in and the mixture is brought to a boil. Next, add cinnamon, salt, pepper and simmer for half an hour. The sauce is poured into jars and left to cool completely.

Cooking time: 50 min.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Portions – 8.

Ingredients:

• Cranberries – 250 gr.
• Granulated sugar – 100 gr.
• Freshly squeezed orange juice – 150 ml.
• Cinnamon – 1 stick.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Carefully sort out the cranberries, remove rotten berries and debris and rinse them well under running water. Next, place the berries in a colander and leave until all excess liquid has drained. Next, transfer them to a suitable pan and cover with granulated sugar.

Step 2. Place on the fire and cook until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 3. Now pour orange juice into the berries. To make the sauce as close as possible to the original recipe, squeeze 2-3 oranges yourself; you can leave the pulp in the juice. Bring everything to a boil, then continue to cook over low heat.Now add a cinnamon stick (instead of cinnamon sticks, you can add ½ teaspoon of ground), salt, ground black pepper to taste and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.

Step 4. At this time, thoroughly rinse the jar in which the sauce will be stored under hot water and soda and sterilize it in any convenient way. When the cranberry peel bursts and the mass becomes soft, transfer it to a jar and tightly close the lid. Leave at room temperature until completely cooled and store in the refrigerator or cellar.

Step 5. Open the cranberry sauce in winter and serve it along with meat dishes or add it to baked goods. It turns out very aromatic and rich, so it will add zest to any dish. Bon appetit!

Simple and delicious cranberry jam for the winter

The cranberries are pureed in a blender and placed in a saucepan. Water and sugar are added to it. Everything is cooked for about 50 minutes, cooled and placed in sterile jars. It makes a very tasty addition to tea and various baked goods.

Cooking time: 1 hour.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Portions – 15.

Ingredients:

• Cranberries – 1 kg.
• Granulated sugar – 1.5-1.8 kg.
• Drinking water – 1 tbsp.

Cooking process:

Step 1. First, we sort out the cranberries, remove rotten fruits and debris. Next, rinse it thoroughly under running water, place it in a colander and let it stand until all the excess liquid has drained.

Step 2. Now beat the berries with an immersion blender until you get a homogeneous mass.

Step 3. Next, transfer the cranberry puree into a saucepan with a thick bottom and pour a glass of drinking water into it.

Step 4. Place on the fire, bring to a boil and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.

Step 5. Now add granulated sugar.We control its quantity depending on the preferred sweetness of the finished jam, since cranberries themselves are very sour.

Step 6. Mix everything well and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook for another 15 minutes, periodically skimming off any foam that forms.

Step 7. Turn off the heat and let the jam cool completely. At this time, rinse the jars well under hot water and sterilize them in any convenient way. Spread the cooled mass over them and close tightly with sterile lids. We put it in the cellar or refrigerator for storage. Open in winter and serve with tea, ice cream or pancakes. Jam can also be used in preparing various baked goods. Bon appetit!

How to properly freeze cranberries for the winter?

The cranberries are carefully sorted, washed in cold water, dried on a paper towel and placed in plastic bags or containers. Then everything goes into the freezer. The result is an excellent preparation from which you can prepare fruit drinks and compotes.

Cooking time: 1 hour.

Cooking time: 15 minutes.

Portions – 2.

Ingredients:

• Cranberries – 400 gr.

Cooking process:

Step 1. First, carefully sort the berries, remove twigs, leaves and burst fruits.

Step 2. Next, transfer it to a deep bowl, fill the cranberries with cold water and rinse them well. Then drain all the liquid.

Step 3. Now pour all the berries onto paper towels and let all the excess moisture be absorbed. You can also drain them in a colander and wait until all the liquid has drained. If you skip this step, the cranberries will freeze in one large piece instead of individual berries.

Step 4. Transfer the dried berries into a plastic bag and tie it tightly, or a plastic container, which we close tightly with a lid.Place the berries in the freezer. They can be stored there for about 1.5-2 years.

Step 5. The cranberries will freeze after 1-2 hours. This excellent preparation can be used in the preparation of fruit drinks, compotes, berry soups, sauces, main courses, etc. Bon appetit!

How to make delicious cranberry juice for the winter?

Cranberries are kneaded with a pestle. The resulting juice is squeezed through cheesecloth, and the berries are sent to the pan. Everything is filled with water, brought to a boil and cooked for 3-4 minutes. Honey and cranberry juice are added to the strained broth and the fruit drink is poured into sterilized jars.

Cooking time: 30 min.

Cooking time: 15 minutes.

Portions – 6.

Ingredients:

• Cranberries – 500 gr.
• Drinking water – 2 l.
• Honey – 2 tbsp. l.

Cooking process:

Step 1. First, we sort out the cranberries. We remove bursting and spoiled berries along with other debris that gets there. Next, transfer it to a colander and gently rinse under running water.

Step 2. Next, place the cranberries on paper towels and leave them until the berries are dry. Now we transfer everything into a suitable container and knead it with a pestle. Squeeze the resulting juice through two layers of gauze, pour it into a glass container and place it in the refrigerator for some time.

Step 3. Place the remaining cranberries in a saucepan and fill it with two liters of drinking water. Put everything on the fire, bring to a boil and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes. Strain the resulting broth through cheesecloth and pour into a glass container.

Step 4. Let the cranberry broth cool to about 50^OC, then add honey there and mix everything thoroughly. Now pour in the juice that was in the refrigerator and mix again.Now we pour the finished drink into jars, which we first wash under hot water and soda and sterilize in any convenient way. Screw the lids on tightly and leave at room temperature until completely cooled. Then we put it in the cellar or refrigerator for storage.

Step 5. Open the finished fruit drink in winter, pour it into glasses and enjoy the rich, tasty and incredibly healthy drink. Bon appetit!

Thick cranberry jelly for the winter

Cranberries are boiled together with peeled tangerines in a slow cooker. Next, everything is rubbed through a fine sieve, sugar is poured into it and everything is cooked for another 30 minutes. Mandarin zest and pectin are also added there. Hot jelly is poured into jars and rolled up.

Cooking time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes.

Ingredients:

• Frozen cranberries – 600 gr.
• Tangerines – 4 pcs.
• Granulated sugar – 700 gr.
• Water – 450 ml.
• Pectin – 2 tsp.

Cooking process:

Step 1. First, prepare the tangerines. We rinse them thoroughly under running water, peel them and divide them into slices. We free each slice from films and seeds. We also remove the zest from one tangerine using a medium grater.

Step 2. Transfer the tangerines into the multicooker bowl along with the frozen cranberries. Fill everything with cold water and set the “Cooking” mode for 30 minutes. Now close the lid, press “start” and cook until the cranberries are soft.

Step 3. After the required time, transfer the tangerines and berries into a deep bowl and blend everything using an immersion blender until a homogeneous mass is obtained. You can also mash with a masher or rub through a fine sieve.

Step 4.Pour the resulting mass back into the multicooker bowl and add granulated sugar there (leave 4 tablespoons, which we will later mix with pectin). Set the “Jam” mode for half an hour. Stir occasionally so that the sugar does not stick to the bottom. Also skim off any foam if it forms with a spoon.

Step 5. After 15 minutes, add tangerine zest to our almost finished jelly, which will add a delicious aroma.

Step 6. Mix pectin with the remaining granulated sugar and add it to the fruit and berry mass 7 minutes before readiness and mix.

Step 7. We put our hot jelly into jars, which we first wash under hot water and soda and sterilize in a convenient way. Close everything with lids and leave at room temperature until completely cooled. Then we put it in the refrigerator for storage. We open the jelly in winter and serve it with hot tea or use it as a filling for baked goods. Bon appetit!

How to prepare cranberries and honey for the winter?

The washed cranberries are crushed in a food processor, after which they are transferred to a separate container and honey is added to it. Everything is mixed, placed in sterile jars and stored in the refrigerator. It turns out to be a very tasty and healthy preparation.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Cooking time: 10 min.

Portions – 4.

Ingredients:

• Cranberries – 300 gr.
• Flower honey – 100 gr.

Cooking process:

Step 1. First, carefully sort out the cranberries, remove all debris and burst berries. Next, transfer it to a colander and rinse under running water.

Step 2. Then pour the berries onto a paper towel and blot them to remove excess moisture. Now place the cranberries in the bowl of a food processor. If you don’t have it, you can crush the berries using a crusher.

Step 3.We punch the berries for about 2-3 minutes in pulsating mode. You should get a smooth mass with pieces of cranberries.

Step 4. Now transfer the resulting berry puree into a separate container, add honey there and mix everything thoroughly until the honey is evenly distributed throughout the mass.

Step 5. We put everything into jars, which we first rinse well under hot water and soda and sterilize in any convenient way. Next, tightly close everything with a lid and store it in the refrigerator. Serve with tea for breakfast along with toasted bread and butter. Bon appetit!

Cranberries with orange and sugar without cooking for the winter

The orange is crushed in a blender with cranberries and sugar until smooth. Then everything is put into sterile jars, screwed on with a lid and stored in the refrigerator. It makes a wonderful preparation that can be added to tea or coffee.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Cooking time: 15 minutes.

Portions – 5.

Ingredients:

• Cranberries – 400 gr.
• Orange – 1 pc.
• Granulated sugar – 100 gr.

Cooking process:

Step 1. First, we sort out the cranberries and remove the spoiled berries along with twigs, leaves and other debris. Next, rinse it well under running water, then transfer the berries to a paper towel and dry.

Step 2. Scald the orange with boiling water and grate the zest. Remove the peel and divide the fruit into slices. Then remove all the seeds, cut into small pieces and place in a blender bowl or food processor along with the grated zest. Grind everything for two minutes.

Step 3. Now we add the washed cranberries to the orange and sprinkle them with granulated sugar.There should be enough of it so that our “live” jam does not ferment and remains fresh as long as possible.

Step 4. Grind the cranberries and oranges until all the berries burst, for 2-3 minutes.

Step 5. Wash the jars in which the fruit and berry mass will be stored thoroughly under hot water and soda and sterilize in any convenient way. Place the orange and cranberries on them and close the lid tightly. We put it in the refrigerator for storage. We use the preparation as an additive to tea, coffee or consume it in its pure form. Bon appetit!