Source: Saharosa, AdobeStockBlueberries are very popular due to their high content of vitamin C and other valuable elements, but they have a very short shelf life and their season is brief. This is why various preservation methods are so important. And the best way to preserve blueberries for winter is to can them in their own juice. We share 8 excellent recipes!
1. Blueberries in Their Own Juice Without Sugar
Source: pinterest.comThe healthiest and lowest-calorie recipe – absolutely nothing extra.
You will need: 400 g blueberries.
Preparation: Sort the blueberries, wash them, dry them, and place them in a sterilized jar. Place the jar in a pot of water that reaches its shoulders.
Bring the water to a boil and sterilize the berries over low heat until the juice stops being released. Add more blueberries as they reduce in volume. Seal with a sterilized lid.
2. Blueberries in Their Own Juice for Winter with Sugar
Source: vego-kolbasa.ruFor those who prefer sweeter preserves, this recipe is a must-try!
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 200 g sugar.
Preparation: Place clean, dry blueberries into sterilized jars and sprinkle with sugar. Sterilize the jars in a pot of water over low heat until the juice fills them completely. Add more blueberries as the volume decreases. Seal the preserve for winter.
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3. Blueberries in Their Own Juice with Citric Acid
Source: 7dach.ruCitric acid adds a little more tartness and also acts as a preservative here.
You will need: 400 g blueberries, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 pinches citric acid.
Preparation: Wash and dry the blueberries, pour them into a jar washed with baking soda, then sprinkle sugar and citric acid on top. Sterilize the jar in a pot of boiling water until the juice continues to be released. Add more blueberries as space becomes available. Once all the berries are covered with juice, seal the preserve.
4. Blueberries in Their Own Juice in the Oven
Source: domovenokdom.ruAn alternative cooking method without a water bath.
You will need: 500 g blueberries, 2 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Lightly mash the blueberries with sugar and place them in a sterilized jar. Cover with a lid and place the jar in a cold oven. Set the temperature to 120 degrees Celsius. Once reached, turn off the oven and let the jar cool inside it to about 60 degrees Celsius. Remove and seal for winter.
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5. Blueberries in Their Own Juice for Winter in a Multicooker
Source: koketta.ruA simple and very convenient way to preserve blueberries for winter.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries.
Preparation: Pour the blueberries into the multicooker bowl almost to the top. Select the "Stew" mode for 1 hour. After 20-30 minutes, add more berries. Pour the preserve into sterilized jars and seal.
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6. Blueberries in Their Own Juice for Winter in a Pot
Source: ideireceptov.ruCooks almost like regular jam, but faster and without water.
You will need: 500 g blueberries, 100 g sugar.
Preparation: Sprinkle the blueberries with sugar and leave for a couple of hours. Bring to a boil and simmer for a couple of minutes until the juice is released. Pour the preserve into a sterilized jar and seal for winter.
7. Blueberries in Their Own Juice for Winter in an Air Fryer
Source: mavink.comOne of the most original cooking methods, and why not?
You will need: 1 kg blueberries.
Preparation: Pour the blueberries into clean jars. Place the jars in the air fryer, set the temperature to 180 degrees Celsius, and leave the jars there for half an hour. Then immediately seal them with sterilized lids.
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8. Blueberries with Mixed Berries in Their Own Juice
Source: khaski.ruYou can add any berries you like.
You will need: 250 g blueberries, 250 g mixed berries.
Preparation: Wash, sort, and dry the blueberries and all other berries. Place them in a jar washed with baking soda and put it in a water bath. Sterilize the preserve over low heat until the juice stops being released. Add more berries as free space appears. Seal the preserve for winter.