Source: Koss13, AdobeStockFew people consume fresh barberries, but they make excellent winter preserves – like jams, jellies, compotes, or sauces. And that's what we'll focus on today. We're sharing 12 original recipes!
1. Barberry Jam for Winter
Source: livejournal.comThick jam with a pleasant sweet and sour taste.
You will need: 2 cups barberries, 3 cups sugar, 1 cup water.
Preparation: Rinse the barberries, cover them with water, and bring to a boil. Add sugar and cook until dissolved. Then let the mixture cool and cook for 2 minutes after boiling. Let it cool again, cook for another 2 minutes, and seal the jam in sterilized jars.
2. Barberry and Ginger Sauce for Winter
Source: culinier.ruAn easy-to-make sauce that pairs perfectly with meat.
You will need: 500 g barberries, 1 tbsp ground ginger, 100 g brown sugar, 4 clove buds, 2 cinnamon sticks.
Preparation: Rinse the barberries, add 1-2 spoons of water, and simmer until soft with the cinnamon. Mash the berries through a sieve, add ground cloves, ginger, and sugar. Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce until thick, and seal in a sterilized jar.
3. Dried Barberries for Winter
Source: syl.ruAfterward, they can be used as a spice or for making tea.
You will need: 1 kg barberries.
Preparation: Thoroughly rinse and dry the barberries. Spread them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and dry for half an hour in a slightly open oven at 60-70 degrees Celsius. Then let them cool and dry again for another half an hour. Repeat the process several more times until the berries reach the desired dryness. Store barberries in airtight glass containers.
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4. Compote with Apples and Barberries for Winter
Source: AdobeStockAn interesting compote with subtle notes of barberry candies.
You will need: 500 g apples, 500 g barberries, 2 cups sugar, 3.5-4 liters water.
Preparation: Rinse the barberries, slice the apples, and place everything into clean, dry jars. Pour boiling water over them and let sit for 15 minutes, then drain the water and re-boil it with sugar. Pour the syrup back into the jars and seal for winter.
5. Barberry Jam for Winter
Source: postila.ruThis jam is especially good with toast, pancakes, or as a filling for baked goods.
You will need: 500 g barberries, 500 g sugar.
Preparation: Rinse the barberries, add a few spoons of water, and simmer until soft. Mash the berries through a sieve, add sugar, and cook the jam for 20-25 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally. Seal it in sterilized jars.
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6. Barberry Jam with Agar-Agar for Winter
Source: pinterest.comIt turns out not too sweet, but very thick.
You will need: 500 g barberries, 150 g sugar, 300 ml water, 0.5 tsp agar-agar.
Preparation: Make a syrup from water and sugar, add the rinsed barberries, and bring to a boil again. Add agar-agar, stir, cook for 5-7 minutes, and distribute the jam into sterilized jars.
7. Barberry Compote for Winter
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruBarberries have a somewhat unique taste, but this compote is exceptionally good.
You will need: 2 cups barberries, 1-1.5 cups sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, spices to taste, 2.5 liters water.
Preparation: Rinse and sort the barberries, place them in a clean, dry jar, and add cinnamon with other spices. Pour boiling water over them, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Drain this water and re-boil it with sugar. Pour it over the barberries again and seal the compote.
8. Five-Minute Barberry Jam for Winter
Source: pokayadoma.ruThe classic five-minute jam takes more time, but the result is worth it.
You will need: 300 g barberries, 300 g sugar, 150 ml water.
Preparation: Make a syrup from water and sugar, add the barberries, and cook for 5 minutes after it re-boils. Let the mixture cool and cook for another 5 minutes. Repeat this step 1-2 more times until the jam reaches the desired consistency. After the last cooking, pour the mixture into sterilized jars.
9. Mashed Barberries with Sugar for Winter
Source: pinterest.comBe sure to store the preserve in a dark and cold place.
You will need: 1 kg barberries, 1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Pass the barberries through a meat grinder or blend them, then strain through a sieve for smoothness. Add sugar, mix, let sit for 30 minutes, and mix again until dissolved. Distribute the mixture into sterilized jars and seal for winter.
10. Barberry Jelly for Winter
Source: drive2.ruKeep in mind that when cooking this jelly, it splatters a lot.
You will need: 1 kg barberries, 1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Cover the barberries with a small amount of water, bring to a boil, cook for 10 minutes, and mash through a sieve. Strain the juice through cheesecloth and add sugar. Bring the juice to a boil again and cook the jelly for about 10-15 minutes over medium heat, stirring. Pour into sterilized jars and store.
11. Barberry Juice for Winter
Source: podacha-blud.comYou can extract the juice using either a juicer or regular cheesecloth.
You will need: 1 kg barberries, 250 g sugar.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the barberries for a couple of minutes, let them drain, and then squeeze out the juice. Add sugar, pour the juice into clean, dry jars, sterilize them for 20 minutes in boiling water, and seal with lids.
12. Barberry Sauce with Herbs for Winter
Source: pokayadoma.ruAll berry sauce lovers will surely be delighted!
You will need: 1 cup barberries, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 chili pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 4 sprigs each of cilantro, dill, and parsley, salt, sugar, spices.
Preparation: Cover the barberries with a small amount of water, cook for 15-20 minutes, and mash through a sieve. Bring the puree to a boil and add sugar, salt, and all spices. Reduce to the desired thickness and add vinegar, minced garlic, and herbs. Seal the sauce in a sterilized jar.