Source: Katvic, AdobeStockThe sweet and slightly tart taste of bird cherry immediately brings back thoughts of warm summer days. It's no wonder you want to preserve that feeling for the cold season. That's why we've put together a selection of bird cherry recipes for winter preparations. Compotes and jams turn out especially well!
1. Bird Cherry Compote for Winter
Source: dzen.ruA classic berry compote that takes minimal time but delights with its taste.
You will need: 1 cup bird cherries, 1 cup sugar, 20 g lemon, 1.5 L water.
Preparation: Rinse the bird cherries, immerse them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, and place them in a sterilized jar. Add lemon slices. Boil water with sugar, simmer the syrup for about 5 minutes, pour it over the bird cherries, and seal for winter.
2. Bird Cherry Compote without Sterilization
Source: agro-tm.ruA good alternative recipe if you don't want to sterilize jars or preparations separately.
You will need: 500 g bird cherries, 1-2 cups sugar, 2.5 L water.
Preparation: Rinse and place the bird cherries in a clean, dry jar. Pour boiling water over them, cover, and leave for 20 minutes. Then drain this water, add sugar to it, boil again, and pour over the bird cherries. Seal the compote for winter.
3. Bird Cherry Jam
Source: pinterest.comA thick, smooth jam that is perfect for baking or pancakes.
You will need: 1 kg bird cherries, 500 ml water, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Pour water over the bird cherries and simmer until soft for about 15 minutes. Mash the berries through a sieve, add sugar, and continue to simmer the jam to the desired thickness, stirring occasionally. Seal it in sterilized jars.
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4. Bird Cherry Jam with Pits
Source: imghub.ruThis recipe will appeal to those who prefer jam with a pronounced berry texture.
You will need: 300 g bird cherries, 300 g sugar, 150 ml water, 1 pinch citric acid.
Preparation: Rinse the bird cherries. Boil water with sugar and simmer this syrup for 15 minutes over low heat. Add the berries, citric acid, and cook the jam for another half hour, stirring occasionally. Seal it in a sterilized jar.
5. Bird Cherry and Currant Compote for Winter
Source: pinterest.comIt turns out equally delicious with both red and black currants.
You will need: 500 g sugar, 500 g bird cherries, 500 g currants.
Preparation: Sort all the berries, pour the bird cherries into sterilized jars, and pour boiling water over them for 5 minutes. Then drain this water and boil it again with sugar. Add the currants to the bird cherries, pour the syrup over them, and seal for winter.
6. No-Cook Bird Cherry for Winter
Source: mirtesen.ruClassic berries mashed with sugar – very tasty and healthy.
You will need: 2 kg bird cherries, 2 kg sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Sort, rinse, and dry the bird cherries. Pass them through a meat grinder, add sugar with citric acid, and mix until dissolved. Seal the preparation in sterilized jars and store in a dark, cold place.
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7. Five-Minute Bird Cherry Jam for Winter
Source: dzen.ruWith this cooking method, the berries remain almost whole.
You will need: 1 kg bird cherries, 1 kg sugar, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Make a syrup from water and sugar. Pour it over the bird cherries and let cool completely. Then bring the entire preparation to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, and seal the jam in sterilized jars.
8. Bird Cherry and Apple Compote for Winter
Source: vk.comOptionally, you can leave the bird cherries with their stems.
You will need: 10 apples, 10 bird cherry sprigs, 400 g sugar, 1.5 L water.
Preparation: Rinse the bird cherries, slice the apples, and place them in a clean jar. Pour boiling water over them, leave for 10 minutes, and drain this water. Add sugar to it, simmer the syrup until dissolved, and pour it back into the jar. Seal the compote for winter.
9. Thick Bird Cherry Jam
Source: ideireceptov.ruWill be an excellent addition to desserts or simply with tea.
You will need: 1 kg bird cherries, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Mince the bird cherries using a blender or meat grinder. Add sugar to them, leave for 1 hour, and mix. Simmer the jam for about 1 hour over minimal heat, stirring occasionally. Seal it in sterilized jars.
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10. Bird Cherry Juice for Winter
Source: blogspot.comBe sure to taste the juice to adjust the amount of sugar.
You will need: 1 kg bird cherries, 100 g sugar.
Preparation: Pour water over the bird cherries until they are covered. Bring to a boil over low heat, mashing the preparation with a spoon. Strain everything through a sieve and let the juice settle for several hours. Strain it again, add sugar to taste, boil for 2 minutes, and seal in a sterilized jar.
11. Dried Bird Cherries for Winter
Source: taketea.ruEven if you don't have a dehydrator, you can use a regular oven.
You will need: 300 g bird cherries.
Preparation: Rinse and completely dry the bird cherries. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Dry the bird cherries in a slightly open oven for 3 hours at 40 degrees Celsius, then continue drying at 60-65 degrees Celsius. Stir the berries occasionally.
12. Bird Cherry Jelly for Winter
Source: pinterest.comIt doesn't have the astringency that tart berries sometimes have.
You will need: 500 g bird cherries, 500 g sugar, 250 ml water.
Preparation: Pour water over the bird cherries, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes. Let the preparation cool completely and mash with a potato masher. Squeeze the decoction through cheesecloth or mash through a sieve, add sugar, and if necessary – a little water. Bring to a boil and simmer the syrup until slightly thick, skimming off the foam. Seal the jelly in sterilized jars.
13. Bird Cherry Compote with Orange and Cinnamon
Source: mirtesen.ruYou can also add a little more of your favorite spices.
You will need: 400 g bird cherries, 1 orange, 1 cinnamon stick, 200-300 g sugar.
Preparation: Sort and rinse the bird cherries, arbitrarily slice the oranges, and place everything in a clean jar. Add cinnamon, pour boiling water over them, and leave covered for 15 minutes. Drain this water, boil it again with sugar, pour it back into the jar, and seal the compote.
14. Sugar-Free Bird Cherry for Winter
Source: pinterest.comA bright and aromatic compote for those who don't like sweet drinks.
You will need: 1 kg bird cherries, 1 L water.
Preparation: Pour the rinsed bird cherries into a clean, dry jar. Pour boiling water over them and sterilize for half an hour in boiling water, then seal.
15. Bird Cherry and Pear Compote for Winter
Source: postila.ruChoose firm, not too soft or overripe pears.
You will need: 300 g bird cherries, 400 g pears, 400 g sugar.
Preparation: Slice the pears, sort and rinse the bird cherries, and place everything in jars. Pour boiling water over them and leave for 15-20 minutes covered. Then drain this water, add sugar to it, and bring to a boil again. Simmer the syrup briefly, pour it into the jars, and seal.