Source: Volha, AdobeStockFragrant and delicious pastille is the healthiest treat imaginable. It's made from pure berries, in our case – gooseberries. Even sugar is just a pleasant optional bonus. Essentially, it's dried and beautifully cut berry puree. During winter, store the finished pastille in dry glass jars or containers. We're sharing 15 excellent recipes!
1. Sugar-Free Gooseberry Pastille
Source: womanadvice.ruJust gooseberries and nothing else!
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries.
Preparation: Remove the stems from the gooseberries and blend them into a puree. If desired, strain the mixture through a sieve. Spread it thinly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and dry the pastille in the oven or dehydrator for up to 8 hours at 50-60 degrees Celsius.
2. Gooseberry Pastille in the Oven
Source: pinterest.comAn easy way to make pastille for those who don't have a dehydrator.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 200 g sugar.
Preparation: Place the gooseberries in a saucepan, add a little water, and simmer until the berries are soft. Strain them through a sieve, mix with sugar, and return to the stove. Cook the mixture for about 20 minutes over low heat and pour a thin layer onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Dry the pastille until ready for about 6 hours in a slightly open oven at 70-80 degrees Celsius.
3. Gooseberry Pastille in a Dehydrator
Source: kitchen.727go.comBe sure to read the instructions for your dehydrator, as they have different settings and, consequently, cooking times.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 1 cup sugar, 1 pinch citric acid, 2 tbsp water.
Preparation: Add a little water to the gooseberries, cook until the berries are soft, and strain through a sieve. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add sugar and citric acid, and cook the mixture for another 10 minutes. Pour into dehydrator trays and cook according to instructions. Periodically swap the trays during drying.
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4. No-Cook Gooseberry Pastille
Source: dzen.ruNo-cook pastille takes longer to dry, but on the other hand, it requires less effort.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 300 g sugar.
Preparation: Remove the stems from the gooseberries, blend them, strain through a sieve, and mix with sugar until dissolved. Pour the resulting puree onto a dehydrator tray and cook the pastille for about 7-8 hours according to instructions.
5. Seedless Gooseberry Pastille
Source: klubmama.ruIf you don't like seeds and berry skins in your pastille – here's the solution.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, sugar to taste.
Preparation: Trim the stems from the gooseberries, pass them through a meat grinder, then strain through a sieve. Bring the berry puree to a boil, add sugar, and cook for 20 minutes over low heat. Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and dry the pastille in a slightly open oven for about 6 hours at 70 degrees Celsius.
6. Air-Dried Gooseberry Pastille
Source: youtube.comThis type of pastille should be prepared during warm weather, as it requires sun and a well-ventilated area.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 0.5 tsp cinnamon, 200 g sugar.
Preparation: Trim the stems from the gooseberries, cook the berries until soft, and mash them using any convenient method. Bring to a boil, add sugar and cinnamon, and cook the mixture for 20 minutes. Dry the pastille on parchment paper in a thin layer in the sun in a well-ventilated room or on a balcony for 2-3 days.
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7. Gooseberry Pastille with Fruits and Berries
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruThe most original multi-fruit pastille for lovers of complex flavors.
You will need: 800 g gooseberries, 800 g raspberries, 3 pears, 2 apples, 2 oranges, 2 tbsp honey.
Preparation: Strain raspberries and gooseberries through a sieve, peel the orange and remove seeds, peel pears and apples, and blend all fruits. Mix the berry and fruit mixture, add honey, bring everything to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes. Pour the mixture into trays and dry in a dehydrator for about 6 hours.
8. Gooseberry Pastille with Banana
Source: ivafitsnk.ruFor those who prefer something sweeter – an ideal treat with tea.
You will need: 900 g gooseberries, 2 bananas, 1 apple, 300 g sugar.
Preparation: Trim the stems from the gooseberries and simmer them for a couple of minutes until soft. Peel the apple and bananas, blend everything until smooth, and add sugar. Optionally add spices, and pour the mixture onto oiled trays. Cook the pastille in a dehydrator for about 7-8 hours, depending on the settings.
9. Gooseberry and Currant Pastille for Winter
Source: вконтакте24.рфFor an even brighter and more expressive taste – let's mix both types of currants.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 500 g red currants, 500 g black currants, 1 cup sugar.
Preparation: Trim the stems from the gooseberries, remove any debris and twigs from the berries, and blend everything. Strain the mixture through a sieve, add sugar, and bring to a boil. Cook the mixture for 15 minutes and pour a thin layer onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Send the pastille to dry in a slightly open oven for 5-7 hours at 60-80 degrees Celsius.
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10. Gooseberry Pastille with Condensed Milk
Source: yanva.ruA very unusual pastille recipe that children will surely love.
You will need: 2 kg gooseberries, 700 g apples, 200 g condensed milk.
Preparation: Sort the gooseberries, remove all debris, peel and chop the apples, and blend everything. Add condensed milk, mix, and spread the mixture onto dehydrator trays in a layer up to 10 mm thick. Dry the pastille for about 10 hours at 90 degrees Celsius.
11. Gooseberry Pastille with Egg White
Source: boogiefood.ruProtein pastille is one of the classic recipes, and today we'll prepare it with gooseberries.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 300 g sugar, 1 egg white.
Preparation: Blend the gooseberries, strain through a sieve, and reduce over low heat for about 20 minutes. Add sugar, mix, and remove from heat. Separately whisk the egg white until stiff peaks form and fold it into the cooled berry puree. Line a baking sheet with film, pour a thin layer of pastille, and dry for up to a week in a sunny, well-ventilated place.
12. Gooseberry Pastille with Syrup for Winter
Source: up-photo.ruAn alternative cooking method – just for variety.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 700 g sugar, 2 cups water.
Preparation: Dissolve sugar in water and cook this syrup until thickened. Separately blend the gooseberries and mix the berry puree with the syrup. Reduce the mixture by about half over low heat. Pour onto dehydrator trays and cook the pastille for about 6-7 hours.
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13. Gooseberry and Strawberry Pastille
Source: honey-way.ruSuch an amazing aroma that no one will be able to resist it!
You will need: 500 g gooseberries, 500 g strawberries, 2 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Blend strawberries and gooseberries and strain through a sieve. Add sugar and mix until dissolved. You can add spices to taste. Pour a thin layer of the mixture onto parchment paper on a baking sheet and cook the pastille for about 7 hours in a slightly open oven at 70-80 degrees Celsius.
14. Gooseberry Pastille with Honey
Source: ok.ruIf you love sweets but avoid sugar, then honey is the simplest alternative.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 300 g honey.
Preparation: Mash the gooseberries using any convenient method and reduce over low heat until thick. Let it cool to about 50 degrees Celsius, pour in the honey, and mix. Dry this pastille in a sunny, well-ventilated place on film or parchment paper for about 3 days.
15. Gooseberry and Zucchini Pastille for Winter
Source: honey-way.ruZucchini is a very interesting and not-so-obvious addition to pastille.
You will need: 500 g zucchini, 500 g gooseberries, 1 orange, sugar to taste.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini finely and squeeze lightly. Squeeze juice from the orange and add a little zest to taste. Blend the gooseberries and strain through a sieve. Mix everything together, add sugar to taste, and reduce the mixture by half over low heat. Pour the mixture onto dehydrator trays and cook the pastille for about 8-9 hours.