Berries in syrup are often associated with childhood, when mom would pour them over semolina eaten for dinner. It is worth returning to delicious memories and making your own preserves for the winter. The recipe is not difficult at all and does not require any special culinary skills.
How to Make Blueberries in Syrup? Perfect for Winter Tea
Berries in syrup are perfect for desserts, pancakes or tea. The sweetness broken by sour fruit pampers the taste buds and will appeal to all household members. The recipe below will make 10-12 jars of 200 ml each.. There is no point in making them bigger, because they spoil quickly once opened. Prepare:
- 2 kg of washed blueberries,
- 1 kg of sugar,
- juice of 2 lemons,
- 1 liter of water.
Wash the berries under running water and drain thoroughly on paper towels. Remove any twigs and leaves. In a large pot, dissolve the sugar in the water, add the lemon juice and bring to a boil. Throw in the drained berries and cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes. When the fruit is soft, fill the sterilized jars with it, leaving 1 cm of space at the top.. Clean the edges of the dishes and screw the lids on tightly. Place them in a large pot with a cloth-lined bottom and fill it all with water. When the water boils, pasteurize the preserves for 20 minutes. After this time, remove the jars and set aside to cool completely.
TIP! The syrup must cover all the fruit, so pay attention to this when filling the jars. Otherwise, the berries will spoil and will only be good for throwing away.
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Can Blueberries Be Eaten Raw? Beware of “Dirty Blueberry Disease”
Although the berries are very healthy and eating them can bring many benefits, they should not be eaten straight off the bush. This is because of the tapeworm that gets onto the fruit along with the feces of infected foxes. It causes a serious disease called echinococcosis, which can wreak havoc on the human body. To avoid this, wash the berries thoroughly in hot water before eating them.. Its temperature should exceed 60 degrees, because at that temperature the parasite eggs die. Never freeze berries before washing them. Echinococcosis is resistant to low temperatures, so putting the fruit in the freezer will not protect you from possible illness. If you’d like, please vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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