Source: Alexander, AdobeStockHomemade juice can easily be prepared for winter and will keep perfectly in jars all season. But for this, it needs to be briefly boiled – a kind of pasteurization. Today we'll share 10 recipes for making redcurrant juice for winter. Delicious, simple, and very healthy – better than any compote!
1. Redcurrant Juice with Stems
Source: pinterest.comThe easiest and quickest recipe. And you don't even need to remove the berries from the stems!
You will need: 2 kg redcurrants, 1 liter water, 300 g sugar.
Preparation: Rinse the redcurrants and mash them with a potato masher, stems and all. Pour in water, simmer for 10 minutes, then strain through a sieve. Add sugar to the resulting juice and bring to a boil. Cook until the sugar dissolves, then seal in sterilized jars.
2. Redcurrant Juice in a Juicer Steamer
Source: about-tea.ruMaking your favorite homemade juices in a juicer steamer is a pure pleasure.
You will need: 2 kg redcurrants, 700 g sugar, 2.5 liters water.
Preparation: Sort the redcurrants, remove the stems, and rinse the berries. Pour water into the bottom of the juicer steamer and place the redcurrants with sugar in the designated compartment according to the instructions. Let the juicer steamer work for about 1.5 hours, then seal the juice in sterilized jars.
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3. Redcurrant Juice with a Juicer
Source: vsegda-pomnim.comAnother very convenient solution with minimal effort!
You will need: 2 kg redcurrants, 150 g sugar, water.
Preparation: Sort the redcurrants, remove the stems, and pass the berries through a juicer. Add sugar and water to taste, bring the juice to a boil, simmer for 2-3 minutes, and pour into sterilized jars.
4. Redcurrant Juice with Ginger for Winter
Source: donatewales.orgAn original vitamin-rich juice that is especially good in winter.
You will need: 3 kg redcurrants, 50 g ginger, 100 g sugar, 1 tsp black peppercorns, 1 bunch mint.
Preparation: Extract juice from the redcurrants using any convenient method, add sugar, grated ginger, peppercorns, and mint. Let the juice steep for a couple of hours, then simmer for 10 minutes. Strain everything through cheesecloth and seal in sterilized jars.
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5. Redcurrant Juice in the Freezer
Source: cookpad.comThis preparation can later be used for making sauces, confiture, jelly, and other dishes.
You will need: 500 g redcurrants.
Preparation: Sort the redcurrants, remove them from the stems, mash the berries with a potato masher, and strain through a sieve. Pour the juice into portioned molds, freeze in the freezer, and then transfer to a bag or container for storage.
6. Redcurrant Juice in a Pressure Cooker
Source: kidsbebus.ruAdding sugar to redcurrants is not strictly necessary, so adjust to your taste.
You will need: 2 kg redcurrants.
Preparation: Remove the redcurrants from their stems and place them in the pressure cooker bowl. Cook for 10 minutes, strain through a sieve, and return to the pressure cooker. Cook for another 5 minutes and seal the juice in sterilized jars.
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7. Redcurrant Juice with Citric Acid
Source: ru.wallpaper.mob.orgCitric acid is a natural preservative to help the juice store even better.
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 500 ml water, 200 g sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Pour water over the redcurrants and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain through a sieve, add sugar, and bring to a boil again. Add citric acid, simmer for another 1 minute, and seal the juice in sterilized jars.
8. Red and Blackcurrant Juice for Winter
Source: about-tea.ruYou only need to sort the berries – stems and tails can be left on.
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 1 kg blackcurrants, 1 liter water, 300 g sugar.
Preparation: Mash all the currants with a potato masher in a pot, pour in water, and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain through a sieve, add sugar, and bring the juice to a boil. Simmer for another 5 minutes and seal it in sterilized jars.
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9. Redcurrant Juice with Orange
Source: sovkusom.ruEven more aromatic than plain berry juice!
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 1 orange, 400 ml water, 200 g sugar.
Preparation: Extract juice from the orange and redcurrants using any convenient method. Add water to taste and bring everything to a boil. Add a little sugar, simmer the juice until dissolved, and seal it in sterilized jars.
10. Redcurrant Juice with Cinnamon for Winter
Source: vitablog.ruYou can remove the spices before canning, or leave them in the jars.
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 200 g sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 star anises, 4 cloves, 300 ml water.
Preparation: Blend the redcurrants, strain through a sieve, add water, and bring to a boil. Add sugar and spices, simmer the juice for another 7-10 minutes, and seal it in sterilized jars.