Cherry is a fragrant stone fruit that is directly consumed as food, and is also used for baking and various winter preparations - drinks, desserts. Gourmets especially like cherry compotes for the winter, which are prepared according to recipes designed for a 3-liter jar. If you adhere to the algorithm, preparing a delicious drink will not be difficult.
Subtleties of making cherry compote
A drink with a rich taste, color and aroma will delight you in the cold season.
To make it tasty and store well, it is important to consider some features:
- for compotes you can use sweet and sour fruits;
- containers are filled with berries 1/3 of the total volume;
- if the amount of sugar is not indicated, then usually 80-100 grams are taken per 1 liter of drink;
- When pouring hot liquid, it is advisable to place a metal tray or baking sheet under the container;
- The sealed container is turned over.
Preparation of the main ingredient
The main component of the product is cherries, they are prepared properly:
- the fresher the fruit, the better and tastier the preparation;
- it is recommended to pre-soak them for 30 minutes so that possible “inhabitants” “crawl” out of them;
- For the drink, you should not take damaged, rotten berries.
One spoiled fruit is enough for the entire product to be spoiled, so it is better to sort through them carefully.
Methods for preparing compote at home
There are many recipes, you just need to choose the most suitable one.
A simple recipe for the winter
You can prepare a delicacy for the winter by following a simple algorithm. It will require:
- cherry - to take up a third of the jar;
- sugar, based on the acidity of the fruit, – 250-375 grams;
- water.
Preparation:
- a lid, a three-liter container, the fruits need to be prepared;
- water must be boiled;
- berries are placed in a jar 1/3 full;
- they are covered with granulated sugar and poured with boiling water;
- The container can be immediately screwed on and shaken so that the grains dissolve.
Without sterilization
You can prepare a drink for the winter without sterilization.It requires:
- cherry – 0.5 kilograms;
- sugar – 0.3 kilograms;
- water – 2.5 liters.
Cooking algorithm:
- the washed fruits are placed in prepared containers - 1/3 full;
- pour boiling water so that the berries are covered with water;
- leave for 10 minutes;
- the liquid is drained and boiled;
- fruits are covered with sugar and poured with hot liquid;
- infuses for 15 minutes;
- Boiling water is added to the container to the top, you can immediately close it;
- it needs to be turned upside down and placed under the blanket until it cools.
With bones
You can brew a winter drink without seeds or without removing them. Ingredients:
- sugar – 0.5 kilograms;
- cherry – 1 kilogram;
- water – 2 liters.
The cooking process is as follows:
- the fruits are placed in a jar;
- A syrup is prepared from water and sugar - brought to a boil over low heat;
- The berries are poured with hot syrup, the container can be sent for sterilization and rolled up.
Seedless
The drink prepared according to the following recipe has a spicy, warm aroma and taste. To prepare you will need:
- cherry – 0.3 kilograms;
- cinnamon – 1-2 sticks;
- sugar – 0.25 kilograms;
- water.
Cooking method:
- washed, dried berries are placed in a washed, sterilized container;
- cinnamon is added, everything is poured with boiling water;
- the liquid is infused for 30 minutes, poured into a pan;
- water is added to it to the previous volume, sugar is added, and it is sent to the fire;
- the syrup should be boiled and poured over the berries;
- the jar can be immediately rolled up under the lid, turned over, and wrapped in a blanket until it cools;
- The delicious drink is ready.
Concentrated drink
For this winter preparation you need:
- cherry – 750 grams;
- sugar – 200 grams;
- water.
To prepare concentrated compote, you can use a simple recipe:
- the jar and lid are sterilized;
- the prepared fruits are placed in a jar, they are poured with boiling water, without adding a couple of centimeters to the edges;
- the liquid is left in the container for 15-20 minutes;
- it is completely drained, sugar is added and boiled for a couple of minutes;
- the syrup is poured into the jar, not reaching 1.5-2 centimeters from the edge, closed or rolled up.
With citric acid
Preserving fruits at home is not difficult; for compote you will need:
- cherry – 1.5 kilograms;
- sugar – 0.25 kilograms;
- pectin – 40 grams;
- water – 2.5 liters;
- citric acid – 0.5 teaspoon.
Cooking algorithm:
- heat the water on the stove, add sugar;
- pectin and fruits are added to the syrup;
- the mass is boiled, citric acid is poured into it;
- the workpiece is poured into a jar, and if everything is done correctly, then after 2 minutes of sterilization it will be perfectly stored.
From sour berries
You can also make a tasty preparation from sour fruits, following the standard recipe. It will require:
- fruits – 0.5 kilograms;
- sugar – 0.6 kilograms;
- water – 125 milliliters.
Cooking method:
- A thick syrup is made from water and sugar;
- the berries are placed in the hot mixture;
- everything is boiled for about 10 minutes over moderate heat - the fruits should not be stirred, just shake the pan;
- the berries need to be removed with a slotted spoon, placed in a jar and poured with the remaining boiled syrup;
- The workpiece can be rolled up and the container left for a day.
From forest cherry
The fruits of the forest crop are inferior in size and taste to the garden fruits, but have an incredible aroma and pleasant tartness. To prepare you will need:
- cherry – 0.5 kilograms;
- sugar – 1 glass;
- water.
Cooking algorithm:
- the prepared fruits are placed in a jar;
- add sugar and boiling water;
- All that remains is to screw the sterilized lid on.
With currants
Cherry goes well with various berries and fruits, including currants. For this preparation you will need:
- cherry – 0.5 kilograms;
- sugar – 100 grams;
- currants – you can use black or red – 100 grams.
Canned compote is prepared as follows:
- put the water in the pan on the stove;
- jars are sterilized, lids are boiled;
- berries are placed in a jar;
- pour boiling water and cover with a lid;
- The jar should be wrapped and left for 10 minutes;
- the liquid is drained and sent to boil with sugar for 5 minutes;
- The berries are poured with hot syrup and sealed.
With apples
Apples and cherries are a common combination that makes the drink very tasty.
Ingredients:
- cherry – 150 grams;
- apples – 3 pieces;
- sugar – 0.25 kilograms;
- water - 2.7 liters.
Cooking method:
- The core is removed from the apples, they are cut into 6-8 pieces;
- the cherries are left with pits;
- fruits and berries are placed in the jar;
- they are poured with boiling water right up to the neck;
- Cover the jar with a lid and leave for 20 minutes;
- the liquid should be drained and boiled;
- the fruits are covered with sugar and filled with syrup;
- The container can be rolled up and turned upside down.
With apricot
The fruits of these 2 stone fruits make an amazingly tasty preparation. It will require:
- cherries and apricots – 350 grams each;
- sugar – 0.65 grams;
- water – 2.4 liters.
Preparation:
- The seeds are removed from the fruits and placed in a jar in layers;
- syrup is prepared from water and sugar on the stove;
- The fruit is poured with hot syrup and the jar is sealed.
With gooseberries
To make a preparation of cherries and berries, you need the following:
- cherry – 0.3 kilograms;
- gooseberries - 0.2 kilograms;
- sugar – 0.4 kilograms;
- water – 2 liters.
Cooking algorithm:
- prepared cherries and gooseberries are placed in a jar and covered with sugar;
- fill the container with boiling water, cover and leave for 20 minutes;
- the water is drained, boiled and poured back into the jar;
- it can be rolled up.
Rules for storing compote
If prepared correctly, canned food can be stored in a cool place for more than one year, but there are some nuances:
- fruit preparations with seeds should not be stored for more than 12 months, as harmful hydrocyanic acid accumulates in them;
- compote may turn purple over time, which does not affect its quality;
- After cooking for a couple of days, it is recommended to observe the compote, and if there are no bubbles or anything else in it, then it can be stored.
