Simple step-by-step recipes for preparing dogwood compote for the winter in a three-liter jar, without sterilization

Dogwood fruits are tart, but very aromatic and healthy. Berries strengthen the immune system and help cure various diseases. Therefore, housewives try to prepare them for the winter. There are many ways to prepare dogwood compote for the winter.

Features of preparing dogwood compote for the winter

In the process of preparing dogwood compote, it is necessary to take into account the following features:

• This is a tart berry, so to get a good taste of the drink you should add a large amount of granulated sugar.
• Dogwood goes well with pears, grapes, apples and other fruits. But they need to be used in such quantities that they do not interrupt the taste of the main ingredient.
• It is necessary to use ripe dogwood berries. They should have a dark burgundy color. If the fruits are unripe, they must be placed in a plastic bag and tied tightly. They will become ripe in 1-2 days.

Otherwise, the drink is prepared in the same way as from other raw materials.

Which berries to choose and how to pre-process them

Ripe, elastic berries are suitable for compote. If they are too soft, they may spread during heat treatment. As a result, the drink will have an unattractive appearance. Greenish fruits are also not suitable, since adding them will make the compote sour. The fruits must be sorted and washed in cold water.

How to make dogwood compote at home

Dogwood drink can be prepared with or without sterilization. You can add additional components to it, or use only dogwood, sugar and water. Each housewife selects a recipe according to her capabilities and preferences.

A simple recipe for a 3-liter jar

To make a dogwood drink for a three-liter jar, you need the following ingredients:

• 1.2 kg dogwood;
• 2.4 liters of water;
• 600 g sugar.

Compote according to this recipe is prepared very quickly - about 30 minutes. The berries must be sorted, placed in a colander and rinsed with cold water.After that, place them in a pasteurized container, pour boiling water over it and leave for 30 minutes.

Pour the steamed berries along with water into a saucepan and place over low heat. Add granulated sugar and cook for 10 minutes, stirring regularly. Pour the resulting compote into a jar and roll up the lid.

Without sterilization

You can prepare compote without sterilization. For example, a 1.5-liter jar will require the following products:

• 350 g berries;
• 200 g granulated sugar;
• water to fill the vessel.

There is no need to sterilize the jars; just wash them well in warm water. Place the berries in a jar, pour boiling water over them and leave to steep for 15 minutes - during this time the fruits should soften a little. Then pour the water into a saucepan, add sugar and boil until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Add citric acid to the jar using the tip of a knife and fill it with sugar syrup. After that, roll it up with a lid and turn it upside down.

Sugarless

You don't have to add sugar during the cooking process. But if you cook without sweeteners, the drink will turn out too sour. Therefore, it is recommended to add honey. For 1 kg of fruit you need to take 500 ml of water and 500 g of honey.

In a slow cooker

In order to cook dogwood compote in a slow cooker, you need the following ingredients:

• 200 g of fruits, you can take fresh or dried berries;
• 1 apple, you can also use dried fruits;
• 2 liters of water;
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar.

Wash the berries well, wash and chop the apple too. Place them in a multicooker bowl, add sugar and pour warm water. Turn on the “Stew” mode and cook for 30 minutes. Then simmer for another half hour in the “Heating” mode. If desired, you can add mint leaves, lemon balm and other ingredients to the drink.After this, turn off the multicooker and leave to steep for a while so that the fruits soften. This compote can be consumed immediately or stored for the winter.

With double filling

To prepare such a drink, the same ingredients are used in a three-liter jar. You just need to cook the compote differently.

Pour boiling water over the dogwood and leave for 10 minutes. Then drain the water and boil it, add sugar and cook until it dissolves. Pour syrup over the berries and roll up.

With triple filling

In this case, it is prepared in the same way as in the previous recipe. You just need to drain and boil the water not once, but twice. In this case, granulated sugar is added a second time. The syrup must be poured into a jar and closed with a metal lid.

With citric acid

To increase the shelf life of the drink, it is recommended to preserve it with citric acid. To do this, you need to add the following ingredients (per three-liter container):

• 350 g berries;
• 300 g granulated sugar;
• 2.5 liters of water;
• 1/3 tsp. citric acid.

Sterilize the jar, pour berries and sugar into it, add citric acid. It is not recommended to replace it with lemon juice, as it can affect the taste of the finished drink.

Boil water and pour it into the jar in small portions so that the glass does not crack. Then roll it up, turn it upside down and wrap it in a warm blanket.

With pear

Pear gives the drink a very delicate taste. To prepare it you will need the following components:

• 400 g pears;
• 150 g dogwood;
• 1.5 cups sugar;
• 2.5 liters of water;
• 1 tsp. citric acid.

The above ingredients are for a three-liter jar. It is necessary to take hard pears, otherwise the pulp may boil and the drink will be cloudy.Cut the fruit into thin slices, place it on the bottom of the jar, add dogwood and sugar, citric acid. Boil the water for 5 minutes after boiling, then fill the vessel with boiling water and immediately roll it up.

With quince

The quince must be ripe and sweet. It must be taken in the same quantity as dogwood. For 600 g of fruit, approximately 450 g of sugar and 2.5 liters of water are required. Prepare in the same way as in the recipes above.

With grapes

For this recipe you need to take:

• 350 g grapes;
• 320 g dogwood;
• 1 cup granulated sugar;
• 2 liters of water.

You can use white grapes. But to obtain a more saturated color of the drink, dark berries are added. Grape branches can give the compote a tart taste, so it is better to use only grape berries.

You can cook with one or two fillings. In the first case, it is necessary to add citric acid.

With plum

For 1 kg of dogwood you need to take 10-12 medium plums, a glass of sugar and 2 liters of water. Pour water over the fruits and simmer on low heat. Cook for about 20 minutes after boiling, then add sugar and boil for another 5 minutes. Pour the finished drink into a three-liter jar and roll up.

With raspberries

To prepare the compote, the following ingredients are required:

• 1 kg raspberries;
• 1 kg dogwood;
• 1.5 kg granulated sugar;
• 2 kg lemon juice.

Prepare sweet syrup - dilute sugar with 200 ml of water. Pour syrup over the berries and leave for several hours so that the raspberries release their juice. Add a few liters of water, depending on the desired concentration of compote. Boil for 30-40 minutes, then pour into jars and roll up the lids.

With apples

Compote with apples is prepared according to the same recipe as with pears. Apples must be firm and sweet. Winter varieties are better suited for preservation.

Methods for storing compote

The drink must be stored in the basement or in the refrigerator for no longer than 2 years. It is recommended to cover the lids with plastic wrap, otherwise they will rust and pathogenic microorganisms may enter the jar. Opened compote should be drunk as quickly as possible, preferably within 24 hours.