Source: Fazeful, AdobeStockEmerald gooseberry jam gets its name, of course, from its extraordinary hue. Therefore, it is traditionally made from green varieties. But then the variations begin, and in this selection, we will look at them in more detail. Catch 15 excellent recipes!
1. Emerald Gooseberry Jam with Cherry Leaves
Source: pulse.mail.ruThe most popular recipe for the brightest and richest shade.
You will need: 2 kg green gooseberries, 1.4 kg sugar, 100 g cherry leaves, 500 ml water.
Preparation: Rinse the cherry leaves, cover them with water, bring to a boil, cook for 5 minutes, and strain the broth. Carefully remove the seeds from the gooseberries, pour the cooled broth over them, and leave for 24 hours covered.
Drain the berries in a colander, then boil the broth with sugar until it boils, and then for another 3-5 minutes. Place the gooseberries in the boiling syrup and bring the mixture to a second boil. Cook for 15 minutes and then spoon the emerald jam into sterilized jars.
2. Emerald Gooseberry Jam "Five-Minute"
Source: koketta.ruYou can even make extraordinary green jam using a five-minute recipe.
You will need: 1.6 kg green gooseberries, 1.5 kg sugar, 2 cups water, 20 cherry leaves.
Preparation: Cover the leaves with water and boil for 5 minutes after coming to a boil. Strain the broth, let it cool, and pour it over the gooseberries. Leave overnight, then drain the broth, add sugar to it, and bring to a boil. Cook the syrup for 5 minutes and then add the gooseberries.
Boil everything again for 5 minutes after it comes to a second boil. Let the mixture cool completely. Boil again for 5 minutes and repeat this procedure one more time. Seal the hot emerald jam in sterilized jars.
3. Emerald Gooseberry Jam "Tsar's"
Source: dzen.ruThe peculiarity of this recipe is that you don't need to prepare a decoction of leaves.
You will need: 2 kg green gooseberries, 1.5 kg sugar, 100 g cherry leaves, 500 ml water.
Preparation: Rinse the gooseberries and layer them in a container, alternating with cherry leaves. Cover everything with cold water and leave overnight. Drain the gooseberries in a colander, discard the leaves, and mix the infusion with sugar and cook until dissolved.
Place the gooseberries in the boiling syrup, turn off the heat, and leave for 2-3 hours. Bring the mixture to a boil again and cook for about 15 more minutes. Seal the jam in sterilized jars.
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4. Emerald Gooseberry Jam without Cooking
Source: mskproduct.ruRaw jam stores perfectly in the refrigerator or a cold cellar.
You will need: 750 g green gooseberries, 500 g sugar, 1 orange, 1/2 lemon.
Preparation: Scald the citrus fruits with boiling water and slice them with the peel. Remove the seeds and pass the citrus fruits and gooseberries through a meat grinder. Add sugar, mix the jam, and spoon it into sterilized jars.
5. Emerald Gooseberry Jam with Walnuts
Source: koolinar.ruThis recipe requires a lot of patience, but the result is worth it.
You will need: 1 kg green gooseberries, 1 kg sugar, 200 g walnuts, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Rinse the gooseberries, snip off the tails, and carefully remove the seeds through these openings. Finely chop the walnuts and stuff the gooseberries with them. Mix the remaining seeds, pulp, and juice from the berries with water, boil for 10 minutes, and strain through a sieve.
Add sugar to this broth, cook the syrup until dissolved, pour it over the gooseberries, and leave overnight. Bring the jam to a boil, cook for 5 minutes, and let it cool again. Cook for another 5 minutes. Optionally, add more walnuts and seal the emerald jam in sterilized jars.
6. Simple Emerald Gooseberry Jam
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruOnly two main ingredients – and it turns out very tasty!
You will need: 1 kg green gooseberries, 600 g sugar.
Preparation: Rinse the gooseberries and prick each berry with a needle. Cover with sugar, leave overnight, and bring everything to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, let cool completely, and cook for another 5 minutes. Cool again, cook the emerald jam for another 5 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
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7. Thick Emerald Gooseberry Jam
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruFor variety, we suggest blending this jam until smooth.
You will need: 700 g green gooseberries, 700 g sugar, 5 tbsp water.
Preparation: Sort the gooseberries, snip off the tails, cover with water, bring to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes. Blend them with an immersion blender and add sugar. Stir, bring to a boil again, cook for 15-20 minutes, and seal the jam in sterilized jars.
8. Emerald Gooseberry Jam with Citric Acid
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruCitric acid gives the preserve a slight tartness and improves its shelf life.
You will need: 2 kg green gooseberries, 2 kg sugar, 1 tsp citric acid, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Mix water and half the sugar, cook until smooth, and place the gooseberries in the syrup. Let it cool overnight, bring to a boil, and add the remaining sugar. Cook for another half hour over low heat, stirring. Add citric acid, cook for another 3 minutes, and seal the emerald jam in sterilized jars.
9. Emerald Gooseberry Jam with Mint
Source: namenu.ruAn interesting alternative to the classic recipe with cherry leaves.
You will need: 500 g green gooseberries, 3 sprigs of mint, 1 pinch of citric acid, 500 g sugar, 1 cup water.
Preparation: Rinse the gooseberries, snip off the tails, and add mint to them. Separately, boil a syrup from water and sugar, and pour it over the berries. Let the mixture cool completely. Bring the jam to a boil and cool again. Bring to a boil once more, remove the mint, add citric acid, and seal the jam in sterilized jars.
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10. Emerald Gooseberry Jam with Kiwi
Source: spmguild.ruOptionally, add a handful of chopped nuts at the very end of cooking.
You will need: 750 g green gooseberries, 600 g kiwi, 4 tbsp lemon juice, 500 g sugar, 1 tbsp lemon zest.
Preparation: Slice the kiwi into thin wedges, and remove the tails from the gooseberries. Blend everything and strain through a sieve. Add lemon juice, sugar, and zest, and cook over low heat until the mixture reduces by half. Spoon the emerald jam into sterilized jars.
11. Emerald Gooseberry Jam with Banana
Source: koketta.ruAn unusual jam recipe for those who are not afraid to experiment.
You will need: 500 g green gooseberries, 2 bananas, 2 sprigs of mint, 750 g sugar, 4 tbsp mint liqueur.
Preparation: Mash the gooseberries in any convenient way. Add mint, sugar, a couple of spoons of water, and leave everything overnight. Add thinly sliced bananas and leave for another 1 hour. Bring to a boil, cook for 5 minutes, remove the mint, and optionally mash again or blend. Pour in the mint liqueur, bring the jam to a boil again, and pour into sterilized jars.
12. Emerald Gooseberry Jam in a Multicooker
Source: eda-land.ruYou can add a couple of mint sprigs, a little zest, or other additives to taste during cooking.
You will need: 1 kg green gooseberries, 600 g sugar.
Preparation: Rinse the gooseberries, remove the tails, cover them with sugar, and place them in the multicooker for 10 minutes on the "Stew" mode with the lid open. Let the berries cool completely, turn on "Stew" again for 10 minutes, cool again, and cook for another 10 minutes. Spoon the hot jam into jars.
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13. Emerald Gooseberry Jam with Vodka
Source: vskormi.ruThis recipe is excellent for long-term storage.
You will need: 1 kg green gooseberries, 100 g cherry leaves, 1 tsp citric acid, 1 kg sugar, 50 ml vodka, 0.5 tsp vanilla, 5 cups water.
Preparation: Rinse the gooseberries, remove the tails and seeds, and cover them with water for a couple of hours. Separately, cover the cherry leaves with 5 cups of water, add citric acid, and boil for 5 minutes after coming to a boil. Strain the broth, add sugar to it, and cook until dissolved.
Pour vodka into the boiling broth, add vanilla, and pour this syrup over the gooseberries. Leave for 15 minutes, drain the syrup again, and cook for another 10 minutes after boiling. Add the berries to it, cook everything together for another 10 minutes, and spoon the jam into jars.
14. Emerald Gooseberry Jam with Gelatin
Source: pro-orehi.ruEspecially for lovers of smooth, jelly-like jam!
You will need: 1 kg green gooseberries, 1 kg sugar, 20 g gelatin, 250 ml water, vanilla extract.
Preparation: Cook water with sugar until smooth, add gooseberries, and cook for another 10 minutes after coming to a second boil. Let the mixture cool. Dissolve gelatin in water according to instructions and add to the gooseberries. Also add vanilla, and bring everything to a boil. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring, and pour the jam into sterilized jars.
15. Emerald Gooseberry Jam without Sugar
Source: ideireceptov.ruA very original fruit and berry jam for fans of healthy eating.
You will need: 1 kg green gooseberries, 4 oranges, 1 kiwi.
Preparation: Scald the oranges with boiling water and slice them with the peel. Remove the seeds. Rinse the gooseberries and snip off the tails. Peel the kiwi, blend everything, and pour into sterilized jars. Store the jam in the refrigerator.