Source: Anzhela, AdobeStockJostaberry is a hybrid of gooseberry and blackcurrant, making it excellent for baking, compotes, jams, winter preserves, and aromatic berry sauces. We're sharing a large selection of the most delicious jostaberry recipes – take note!
1. Jostaberry Kissel
Source: dzen.ruA classic thick kissel that can be enjoyed as a drink or a dessert.
You will need: 500g jostaberries, 250g sugar, 1.5L water, 80g potato starch.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar, add jostaberries, cook for 5 minutes, then strain through a sieve. Separately, dissolve starch in 200ml of water or the resulting compote. Pour it into the main mixture, bring everything to a boil again, and cook for a few minutes until thickened.
2. Jostaberry Jelly
Source: cookpad.comCompletely natural jelly without additives or dyes.
You will need: 150g jostaberries, 200g sugar, 50g gelatin, 1.2L water.
Preparation: Dissolve gelatin in 200ml of water according to package instructions. Boil the remaining water, add jostaberries, cook for 3-4 minutes, and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a sieve, add sugar, and cook for another 1 minute. Then remove from heat, mix with gelatin until dissolved, and let it cool slightly. Pour the jelly into molds and refrigerate until set.
3. Raw Jostaberry Jam
Source: postila.ruRaw jam must be stored in a cellar or refrigerator.
You will need: 1kg jostaberries, 800g sugar.
Preparation: Wash, sort, and dry the jostaberries. Mix them with sugar and blend until smooth. Pour into sterilized jars, seal, and store the raw jam.
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4. Jostaberry Pastila
Source: livejournal.comStore the finished pastila in airtight glass jars or tin boxes.
You will need: 1.5kg jostaberries, 1.5kg sugar.
Preparation: Stew the jostaberries with a minimal amount of water until soft. Another option is to bake them in a sleeve in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes. Strain the berries through a sieve and mix with sugar until dissolved.
Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and dry the pastila in a slightly open oven at 80-100 degrees Celsius until ready.
5. Jostaberry and Blackcurrant Confiture
Source: ideireceptov.ruTo make the confiture thicker, add a little pectin.
You will need: 500g jostaberries, 1kg blackcurrants, 1.2-1.5kg sugar, 25g pectin.
Preparation: Sort all the berries and blend them until smooth. You can also pass the jostaberries and blackcurrants through a meat grinder. Add sugar, mix, and cook the mixture for 20-25 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Mix pectin with a small amount of sugar, dissolve it in warm water, pour into the berries, and mix again. Cook the confiture for another 2-3 minutes and seal in sterilized jars.
6. Salad with Pear and Jostaberry
Source: mirtesen.ruThis original salad will surely appeal to connoisseurs of fine cuisine.
You will need: 300-400g salad mix, 2 pears, 300g jostaberries, 300g blackcurrants, 200g blue cheese, 5 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Arrange the salad mix on plates, drizzle with olive oil, and season. Add jostaberries, blackcurrants, and finely diced pear. Sprinkle the salad with crumbled blue cheese. If desired, drizzle with balsamic vinegar or sprinkle with chopped nuts.
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7. Jostaberry Charlotte
Source: koolinar.ruQuick to prepare and surprisingly delicious.
You will need: 3 eggs, 120g sugar, 150g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 150g jostaberries.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar until foamy, then gradually add flour with baking powder. Fold in the jostaberries and pour the batter into a mold. Bake the charlotte for 35-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Jostaberry Jam for Winter
Source: cont.wsThis jam is prepared using the "five-minute" method, so be patient.
You will need: 1kg jostaberries, 1kg sugar, 200ml water.
Preparation: Make a syrup from water and sugar, pour it over the jostaberries, and let it cool. Then bring the jam to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Let it cool again and cook for another 5 minutes. Repeat the previous step. Seal the finished jam in sterilized jars.
9. Jostaberry Compote for Winter
Source: dzen.ruTastes like something between gooseberry and blackcurrant compote.
You will need: 800g jostaberries, 300-350g sugar, 4L water, 4 pinches citric acid.
Preparation: Place jostaberries in sterilized jars and cover with sugar and citric acid. Pour boiling water over them and immediately seal the compote for winter.
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10. Chocolate Cake with Jostaberry
Source: ohotamyasa.ruAn unusual recipe for those who are not afraid to try something new.
You will need: 5 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 50g chocolate, 300g jostaberries.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar, gradually add sifted flour with baking powder, then grated chocolate. Pour half of the batter into a mold, arrange the jostaberries, and cover with the remaining batter. Bake the cake for 45 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
11. Simple Jostaberry Jam
Source: AdobeStockIf you want a completely smooth consistency, strain the jam through a sieve.
You will need: 2kg jostaberries, 2kg sugar.
Preparation: Cover jostaberries with sugar and leave overnight. Then bring the mixture to a boil and cook over low heat, stirring, until desired thickness. On average, this takes about 20-30 minutes. Seal the jam in sterilized jars.
12. Jostaberry Muffins
Source: dzen.ruYou can also fold in some chopped chocolate or nuts into the batter.
You will need: 2 cups sour cream, 4 eggs, 2 cups sugar, 4 cups flour, 2 tsp baking soda, 10ml lemon juice, 200g jostaberries.
Preparation: Whisk sour cream, sugar, and eggs. Gradually add flour, then baking soda quenched with lemon juice. Fold in the jostaberries, spoon the batter into muffin molds, and bake the muffins for 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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13. Spiced Jostaberry Sauce
Source: dzen.ruThis sauce is perfect for meat, fish, or poultry.
You will need: 500g jostaberries, 600g sugar, 120ml white wine vinegar, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 star anises, 10g coriander, 10g grated ginger, 10-15 allspice berries, 10-15 cloves.
Preparation: Crush the cloves and allspice, put all ingredients into a saucepan, and simmer the sauce for 30-35 minutes over low heat. Then remove the cinnamon and star anise from the mixture, and blend the sauce until smooth. Cook it for a few more minutes until thickened.
14. Jostaberry Compote
Source: gastronom.ruA wonderful refreshing compote for every day.
You will need: 400g jostaberries, 400g sugar, 4L water.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar and cook until uniform. Add jostaberries to the resulting syrup, bring to a boil again, remove the compote from heat, and let it steep covered.
15. Milk Cake with Jostaberry
Source: za-edoy.ruA delicious and easy-to-make quick cake.
You will need: 200ml milk, 3 eggs, 180g butter, 200g sugar, 380g flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1.5 cups jostaberries.
Preparation: Whip soft butter with sugar until fluffy. Continue whipping, adding eggs one by one. Then add milk and flour with baking powder, pour half of the batter into a mold and arrange half of the jostaberries. Repeat the layers. Bake the cake for approximately 1 hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.