Source: Infanta_m, AdobeStockDespite its peculiar tart taste, bird cherry is ideal for winter preserves. For example, in compotes – both on its own and in combination with other ingredients. Moreover, bird cherry is also very healthy – its medicinal properties have been valued for centuries for a reason. We share 15 recipes on how to prepare it!
1. Bird Cherry Compote in Jars
Source: fermilon.ruYou can change the quantity of ingredients, but maintain the proportions.
You will need: 1 cup bird cherries, 1 cup sugar, 20 g lemon, 1.5 L water.
Preparation: Rinse the bird cherries, remove the stems, and pour boiling water over them for 2-3 minutes. Let the berries drain and place them in a sterile jar. Add lemon. Boil water with sugar, simmer for about 5 minutes, pour over the bird cherries, and seal the compote.
2. Bird Cherry Compote Without Sterilization
Source: bee-master.ruA classic method for making compotes, for which the jar only needs to be washed.
You will need: 300 g bird cherries, 300 g sugar, 2.5 L water.
Preparation: Rinse the berries and place them in a jar washed with baking soda. Pour boiling water over them, cover with a lid, and leave for 5 minutes. Drain this water, boil it again, and pour over the bird cherries for another 5 minutes. Drain the water again, add sugar, boil until dissolved, pour the syrup over the bird cherries, and seal the compote.
3. Bird Cherry Compote Without Sugar
Source: argumentrus.ruIt's important to understand that this compote will be very much an acquired taste. But if you like tart drinks – give it a try!
You will need: 1 kg bird cherries, 1 L water.
Preparation: Rinse the bird cherries, remove the twigs, and place them in a clean jar. Pour water over them, cover with a lid, and sterilize in a pot of boiling water for about 30 more minutes. Seal the compote.
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4. Bird Cherry and Orange Compote for Winter
Source: koronnoe-bludo.ruOptionally, add cinnamon or other spices to taste – they are very appropriate here.
You will need: 400 g bird cherries, 1 orange, 250 g sugar, 2.5 L water.
Preparation: Rinse and sort the bird cherries, then blanch them with boiling water. Place them in a clean jar. Add the sliced orange, pour boiling water over everything, and leave covered for 10 minutes. Drain the water, boil it again, and pour over for another 5 minutes. Drain the water again and boil. Add sugar to the jar, pour boiling water over it, and seal the compote for winter.
5. Bird Cherry Compote in a 3-Liter Jar
Source: youtube.comIt's very convenient to seal compote for the whole family in 3-liter jars, so here are the proportions.
You will need: 1 kg bird cherries, 1.5 cups sugar, 1.5 L water, 2 pinches citric acid.
Preparation: Sort and rinse the bird cherries. Pour boiling water over them for a couple of minutes, let them drain, and place them in a sterile jar. Boil water with sugar, simmer until uniform, pour over the bird cherries, and add citric acid. Seal the compote for winter.
6. Bird Cherry and Currant Compote for Winter
Source: dari-prirody.blogspot.comAn ideal vitamin drink for the cold season to boost immunity.
You will need: 200 g bird cherries, 300 g black currants, 200 g sugar, 2.5 L water.
Preparation: Rinse the black currants and bird cherries, place them in sterile jars, and pour boiling water over them. Cover with lids and leave for 15 minutes. Drain the water, add sugar to it, and boil until dissolved. Pour over the berries again and seal the jars.
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7. Bird Cherry and Apple Compote for Winter
Source: suseky.comOne of the classic recipes for lovers of winter compotes.
You will need: 6 apples, 10-12 sprigs of bird cherries, 300 g sugar, 1.5 L water.
Preparation: Slice the apples, sort the bird cherries, and place everything in sterile jars. Pour boiling water over them and leave covered for 15 minutes. Drain this water and boil it with sugar until dissolved. Pour the compote again and seal.
8. Ranetka and Bird Cherry Compote for Winter
Source: stella-clothes.ruBird cherry gives this compote a beautiful hue and a more complex flavor.
You will need: 700 g ranetka apples, 1 cup bird cherries, 350 g sugar, water.
Preparation: Wash everything thoroughly and place in a sterile jar. Pour boiling water over it, cover with a lid, and leave to cool. Drain this water, add sugar to it, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour over again and seal the compote.
9. Bird Cherry and Cherry Compote for Winter
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruA wonderful combination of vibrant flavors – highly recommended to try.
You will need: 200 g cherries, 200 g bird cherries, 250 g sugar, 1.5-2 L water.
Preparation: Sort the cherries and bird cherries, and place them in a sterile jar. Boil water with sugar, simmer for 5 minutes, pour the syrup over the berries, and seal the compote.
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10. Bird Cherry and Raspberry Compote for Winter
Source: vkuso.ruYou can make the compote even brighter and healthier by adding a couple of mint sprigs.
You will need: 800 g bird cherries, 500 g raspberries, 250 g sugar, 2-2.5 L water.
Preparation: Sort the bird cherries and pour boiling water over them for 2-3 minutes. Place them in a sterile jar. Add the raspberries, sprinkle with sugar, and pour boiling water over them. Seal the compote for winter.
11. Red Bird Cherry, Apple, and Pear Compote
Source: sysadmins.ruThe best compote recipe with simple ingredients for a quick preparation.
You will need: 8-10 sprigs of red bird cherries, 6 pears, 6 apples, 450 g sugar, 2 L water.
Preparation: Sort the bird cherries, cut the fruits arbitrarily, and place everything in sterile jars. Pour boiling water over them and leave covered for 15 minutes. Drain this water, add sugar, and boil until dissolved. Pour the syrup over everything and seal the compote for winter.
12. Bird Cherry Compote with Lemon
Source: nakukhne.ruIf you prefer sweet drinks, then use more sugar.
You will need: 300 g bird cherries, 300 g sugar, 1 lemon, 1.5 L water.
Preparation: Rinse the bird cherries, remove the twigs, and blanch them with boiling water. Similarly, blanch the lemon and slice it arbitrarily with the peel. Place everything in sterile jars and pour boiling water over them. Leave covered for 15 minutes, drain the water, and boil it with sugar. Pour back into the jars and seal the compote.
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13. Bird Cherry and Rosehip Compote for Winter
Source: spmguild.ruVery unusual in both taste and preparation method!
You will need: 2-2.5 L water, 200 g bird cherries, 500 g rosehips, 270 g sugar.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the rinsed bird cherries and rosehips, remove from heat, and let the berries infuse for about 5 hours or even overnight. Place the berries in jars washed with baking soda. Bring the syrup to a boil again, simmer for 5 minutes, pour over the compote, and seal.
14. Bird Cherry Compote with Vinegar for Winter
Source: wowfood.clubWill appeal to lovers of pronounced tartness. Fruit vinegar is a must!
You will need: 400 g bird cherries, 150 g sugar, water, 10 ml apple or other fruit vinegar.
Preparation: Rinse the bird cherries and place them in a sterile jar. Pour boiling water over them and leave covered for 10 minutes. Drain this water, add sugar to it, and boil again. Pour vinegar over the bird cherries, pour the boiling syrup over them, and seal the jar.
15. Bird Cherry and Sea Buckthorn Compote for Winter
Source: povar.ruAn excellent berry compote made from several types of very healthy berries.
You will need: 200 g cherries, 200 g rosehips, 300 g bird cherries, 100 g sea buckthorn, 200-300 g sugar, 1.5 L water.
Preparation: Sort and rinse all berries. Place the cherries directly into sterile jars. Boil water with sugar, simmer until dissolved, and add the remaining berries. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring, and pour everything over the cherries. Seal the compote.