Bird cherry compote for the winter

A storehouse of acids and useful microelements is contained in the bright berries of bird cherry - we are preparing a vitamin drink that will delight us throughout the long and cold winter. Making compote at home is very simple, and as a result we get an excellent alternative to store-bought sodas and juices.

Bird cherry compote for a 3-liter jar for the winter

Bird cherry berry compote has an incredibly beautiful amber color, pleasant aroma and amazing taste. However, until this drink is completely ready, you will have to wait at least 30 days, and you should not store it longer than 5-6 months, since after six months the seeds in the berries begin to release a substance such as hydrocyanic acid, which adversely affects the human body .

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   How to prepare bird cherry compote for the winter in a 3-liter jar? We sort through the bird cherry and get rid of all spoiled berries, specks and twigs.
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   Place in a colander or sieve and rinse thoroughly under running water.
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   To prepare the syrup, pour one and a half liters of water into a saucepan and add one glass of sugar - with constant stirring, bring to a boil and cook until the sugar crystals are completely dissolved. Don't forget to remove any foam that appears.
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   In a second saucepan, boil water, add bird cherry and boil for about 2-3 minutes, then transfer to sugar syrup.
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   Leave the berries in the sweet liquid for at least 5 hours to soak. After the time has passed, put the bird cherry into sterile jars (filling about 1/3), bring the syrup to a boil again and pour into the container up to the “hangers”. Roll up the compote, turn it over and wrap it in a towel until it cools completely.

Compote of red bird cherry with seeds

A very simple and quick, but at the same time very tasty recipe for healthy compote with red cherry berries. This drink will surely appeal to both adults and little ones, although its taste is absolutely not cloying.

Cooking time – 25 min.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Portions – 3 cans of three liters each.

Ingredients:

• Bird cherry – 1.2 kg.
• Granulated sugar – 1.4 kg.
• Citric acid – ¾ tsp.

Cooking process:

1. First of all, prepare the syrup: to do this, put two pans on the stove, into which we first pour 3.5 liters of purified water - let it boil and pour 700 grams of granulated sugar into each container.

2. Thoroughly stir the sugar crystals and boil again.

3. While the sweet filling is cooking, place 400 grams of berries directly on the branches into sterile, dry jars.

4. Pour ¼ teaspoon of lemon into each of the three jars.

5. Fill the berries with hot syrup to the top.

6. Using a special machine, roll up the containers with pre-sterilized lids.

7.To check the tightness, place the jars on the lids and cover with a thick towel for one day until they cool completely.

8. Store the vitamin drink in a cool place away from direct sunlight for no more than six months. Enjoy!

Compote of bird cherry and currants for the winter

Both bird cherry and currant seem to be created from vitamins and microelements beneficial to the human body. When preparing compotes from these berries, in winter you get a vitamin drink that supports the immune system.

Cooking time - 20 minutes.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Portions – 2 cans of three liters.

Ingredients:

• Bird cherry – 800 gr.
• Currants – 300 gr.
• Granulated sugar – 1.5 tbsp.
• Water – 2.5 l.

Cooking process:

1. First of all, thoroughly rinse the berries under running water and place in a colander, allowing excess liquid to drain. Place 400 grams of bird cherry and 150 grams of black currant in two sterile three-liter jars.

2. Fill the container to the top with boiling water, cover with a lid and leave to soak for 10 minutes. Afterwards, pour the water into a saucepan and put it on fire.

3. Pour sugar into the jars in equal proportions and refill with boiling water.

4. Immediately roll up the drink using a special machine and turn it upside down. Cover with a towel and leave on the table for a day until it cools completely.

5. After 24 hours, put the compote in a cool, dark place. Store for no more than six months.

How to prepare a delicious compote from bird cherry and apples?

Preserving the taste of summer is very simple - we prepare a vitamin compote from country apples and bird cherries. This drink is very easy to brew and preserve for many months and will take no more than half an hour.

Cooking time – 25 min.

Cooking time - 15 minutes.

Portions – 2 cans of three liters.

Ingredients:

• Bird cherry – 250 gr.
• Granulated sugar – 400 gr.
• Apples – 500 gr.

Cooking process:

1. Wash the berries thoroughly and place them on the bottom of a sterile jar (calculating 120-140 grams per three liters). We also rinse the apples with water, dry them and cut them into fairly large slices, not forgetting to remove the seed capsule, and send them after the bird cherry.

2. Fill the contents of the jars with boiling water, cover with a lid (we just cover, not close) and leave to soak for 10-15 minutes.

3. After the time has passed, drain the berry water and boil again.

4. Add 400 grams of granulated sugar to the liquid and cook with constant stirring for about 2 minutes after boiling.

5. Fill the jars with hot syrup, roll them up and turn them over. Let it cool to room temperature under a blanket and then put it in the cellar and store it for no more than six months.

A simple compote of bird cherry and gooseberries for the winter

A drink made from gooseberries and bird cherry is not only very tasty, but also incredibly healthy. This compote contains a lot of substances that help the body fight viruses and also support healthy digestion.

Cooking time – 45 min.

Cooking time - 15 minutes.

Portions – 3 l.

Ingredients:

• Gooseberries – 150-200 gr.
• Bird cherry – 200-300 gr.
• Granulated sugar – 300 gr.
• Water – 2-2.3 l.

Cooking process:

1. Wash the unripe gooseberries thoroughly, cut off the stems, prick them with a fork or toothpick and place them on the bottom of a three-liter jar.

2. We also rinse the bird cherry, cleared of twigs and leaves, and blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes - we send it after the gooseberries. It is recommended to fill jars no more than ¼ full.

3. Cook the syrup.To prepare it, mix water and granulated sugar at the rate of 100 grams per liter of water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar crystals are completely dissolved.

4. Pour boiling syrup over the berries and sterilize them in a large saucepan, covering the top with a dry lid for at least 30 minutes.

5. Roll up the hot jars, turn them over and cover them with a blanket until they cool completely. We store in a cool place, for example, in a cellar or basement for no more than six months.

Delicious compote of bird cherry and cherry for the winter

Let's prepare a fruit and berry compote from products collected from your garden - your whole family will give up store-bought sodas and juices. A drink preserved for the winter will come in very handy in the midst of viral diseases - it boosts immunity no worse than food additives.

Cooking time - 20 minutes.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Portions – 3 l.

Ingredients:

• Cherry – 100 gr.
• Red bird cherry – 100 gr.
• Chokeberry - 100 gr.
• Apples – 100 gr.
• Granulated sugar – 100 gr.
• Water – 2.5 l.

Cooking process:

1. Wash the berries and apples thoroughly under running water, sorting out leaves, twigs and specks - put them in a colander and give a little time for excess liquid to drain.

2. Pour the components of our drink into a clean and pre-sterilized jar.

3. Add 100 grams of granulated sugar.

4. Fill the contents of the container with boiling water and close with a nylon lid or roll up a tin lid.

5. Wrap the hot jar in a towel until it cools completely.

6. Store in the refrigerator (if covered with a nylon lid) or in the cellar (if sealed) for no more than six months.