Source: Janna, AdobeStockUnlike classic jam, confiture is traditionally prepared thick and smooth. Gooseberries, rich in pectin, are perfect for this task. This confiture can then be served with tea, used in desserts or baking – however you like it. Take note of our 15 recipes!
1. Gooseberry Confiture with Gelfix
Source: koketta.ruOther similar preserving mixes can be used instead of Gelfix.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 600 g sugar, 20 g Gelfix.
Preparation: Chop the gooseberries using any convenient method. Mix Gelfix with 4 spoons of sugar, add to the berries and stir. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add the remaining sugar, cook the confiture for 5 minutes and pour into sterilized jars.
2. Gooseberry Confiture with Pectin
Source: pulse.mail.ruPectin is another ideal thickener specifically for confiture, jams, or jellies.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 800 g sugar, 20 g pectin.
Preparation: Mix pectin with 3-4 spoons of sugar. Chop the gooseberries by any method, strain through a sieve, and add the remaining sugar. Cook the mixture for a couple of minutes after it boils. Gradually add the pectin, stirring. Cook for another 2 minutes and seal the confiture in sterilized jars.
3. Seedless Gooseberry Confiture with Starch
Source: pinterest.comRemoving seeds from any berry confiture is super easy.
You will need: 500 g gooseberries, 200 g sugar, 1 tsp starch.
Preparation: Blend the gooseberries, then strain through a sieve. Mix the puree with sugar, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat. Add starch dissolved in a minimal amount of water, cook for another minute, and transfer the confiture to a sterilized jar.
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4. Gooseberry Confiture with Agar-Agar
Source: baking-academy.ruOne of the quickest recipes in this collection!
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 30 ml water, 500 g sugar, 20 g agar-agar.
Preparation: Dissolve agar-agar in water. Blend the gooseberries with sugar. Add the agar-agar to the berries, mix thoroughly, and bring to a boil. Cook the confiture for just 3-4 minutes and pour into jars.
5. Gooseberry Confiture with Mint
Source: mskproduct.ruVery tasty and refreshing, with unusual flavor notes.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 500 g sugar, 1 bunch of mint.
Preparation: Remove the seeds from the gooseberries, pass the berries through a meat grinder, and bring to a boil. Gradually add sugar and the tied bunch of mint. Cook the confiture for half an hour over low heat, remove the mint, and seal the preparation in sterilized jars.
6. Gooseberry Confiture with Gelatin
Source: recepty-kulinara.ruWith gelatin, you get the thickest confiture, perfect for cakes.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 1 kg sugar, 2 tbsp gelatin.
Preparation: Dissolve gelatin in water according to instructions. Remove the seeds from the gooseberries, chop the berries by any method, and mix with sugar. Bring to a boil, cook for 15 minutes, and remove from heat. Pour in the gelatin, mix the preparation, and pour into sterilized jars.
7. Gooseberry, Cherry, and Blackcurrant Confiture
Source: ideireceptov.ruA wonderful berry assortment that will leave no one indifferent.
You will need: 600 g gooseberries, 200 g pitted cherries, 200 g blackcurrants, 1 kg sugar, 20 g Gelfix.
Preparation: Sort all berries, remove stems, and pass through a meat grinder. Mix Gelfix with a couple of spoons of sugar, add to the berry puree, mix, and bring to a boil. Gradually add the remaining sugar, cook the confiture for another 5 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
8. Gooseberry Confiture with Vanillin
Source: melikedacha.ruDepending on your preference, add more or less sugar.
You will need: 3.5 kg gooseberries, 1 sachet of vanillin, 1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove stems from berries, pour 3 cups of water over the gooseberries, and cook for 10 minutes. Drain the berries through a colander and then strain through a sieve. Bring the mass to a boil and gradually add sugar. Then add vanillin, cook for another 3 minutes, and distribute the confiture into sterilized jars.
9. Gooseberry Confiture in a Multicooker
Source: spmguild.ruA simple and quick way to make confiture without spending time over a hot stove.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 3 cups water, 5 cups sugar.
Preparation: Pour 1 cup of sugar into the multicooker bowl, add water, and select the “Steam Cook” mode or any other mode with a temperature of 100 degrees. When the syrup boils, add the gooseberries and cook for 15 minutes. Strain them through a sieve, pour the mass back into the bowl, add the remaining sugar, and simmer the confiture in the same mode for another 20-30 minutes.
10. Gooseberry Confiture with Lemon
Source: polzablog.ruA subtle tartness perfectly complements the sweet berry confiture.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 2 lemons, 20 g Gelfix, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Sort the gooseberries, add a couple of spoons of water, cook until soft, and strain through a sieve. Blanch the lemons, remove seeds, blend with the peel, and mix with the gooseberries. Mix Gelfix with a couple of spoons of sugar, add to the puree, and bring to a boil. Add the remaining sugar, cook the confiture for about 5 minutes, and pour into sterilized jars.
11. Gooseberry and Banana Confiture
Source: vkus-land.ruTo make it fresher, you can add a sprig of mint during cooking.
You will need: 750 g gooseberries, 250 g bananas, 1 kg sugar, 20 g pectin.
Preparation: Remove stems from gooseberries and blend the berries. Separately puree the banana, mix it with the gooseberries, and add pectin according to instructions. Bring the mixture to a boil and gradually add sugar. Cook the confiture for 5 minutes after the sugar dissolves and pour into sterilized jars.
12. Gooseberry and Currant Confiture
Source: ideireceptov.ruAnd to make the confiture even more original, let's add a little ginger!
You will need: 500 g gooseberries, 500 g currants, 1 kg sugar, zest of 1 lemon, 10 g ginger, 400 ml water.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar, lemon zest, and grated ginger. Cook the syrup for 7-10 minutes, add the gooseberries and currants, and leave for 5-6 hours. Then bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Leave for another 5-6 hours and cook the confiture again for 10 minutes. Seal it in sterilized jars.
13. Gooseberry and Kiwi Confiture
Source: uspeh-dacha.ruChoose green gooseberries to achieve a striking emerald hue for the confiture.
You will need: 750 g gooseberries, 600 g kiwi, 4 tbsp lemon juice, 500 g sugar, 1 tbsp lemon zest.
Preparation: Blend gooseberries with kiwi. Strain through a sieve if desired. Add lemon juice and zest, bring the confiture to a boil, and simmer over low heat until desired thickness. Seal it in sterilized jars.
14. Gooseberry and Raspberry Confiture
Source: bee-master.ruIf you want seedless confiture, then strain the berry puree through a sieve.
You will need: 1.5 cups gooseberries, 1/2 cup raspberries, 1 tbsp starch, 1/2 cup sugar.
Preparation: Chop gooseberries and raspberries using any convenient method, and mix everything with sugar. Leave for half an hour, then add starch. Bring the mixture to a boil, cook for a couple of minutes, and distribute the confiture into sterilized jars.
15. Gooseberry Confiture with Orange
Source: aroma-avenue.ruOptionally, you can add a sachet of Gelfix, but this confiture turns out thick anyway.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 2 oranges, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove stems from gooseberries, remove seeds from oranges, and blend everything. Strain through a sieve, add sugar, mix, and leave the preparation for 40 minutes. Then bring to a boil and cook the confiture for 20 minutes over medium heat. Seal it in sterilized jars.