Every housewife tries to prepare a delicious vitamin drink for the winter. In winter, more than ever, the body lacks nutrients. Preparing peach juice for the winter at home is not at all difficult. It is enough to follow the recommendations given in the recipe.
Subtleties of cooking
To prepare juice from peaches, you need to remember the following nuances, taking into account which you will obtain a high-quality product suitable for long-term storage:
- Peaches are washed in cold water. Under no circumstances should you use hot water.
- Using paper towels, remove the fluff that covers the surface of the peaches. In the event that they are prepared with skins.
- Sugar is added to taste, since the fruit itself is very sweet.
If you decide to use peeled peaches for juice, then to facilitate the process, they are immersed in boiling water for a few minutes. Then take it out and let it cool, only then remove the skin.
In the process of cooking, each housewife develops her own cooking subtleties, which are improved from year to year.
Selection of peaches for juice
Half of the success depends on the correct choice of fruits and their proper preparation:
- Choose peaches that are ripe, firm and juicy. It is from such fruits that tasty and healthy juice is obtained.
- Be sure to carefully sort the fruits going into processing; one unnoticed rotten fruit can ruin the taste of the entire drink.
- Instead of peaches, some housewives use nectarines. The benefit does not change.
When the selection of fruits is completed, other actions begin.
Methods for making peach juice at home
Making a drink from peaches is not at all difficult. Each housewife chooses a method that suits her.
A simple recipe using a juicer
The simpler the recipe, the faster its preparation. Many housewives use it as their main one. It will require 8 kg of peaches and 0.5 cups of sugar.
First you need to prepare the peaches, remove the pit and cut them as desired, put them in a juicer.
The liquid obtained as a result of squeezing is drained and placed on low heat.Then pour in granulated sugar and mix, constantly removing the resulting foam from the surface.
After the mixture boils, cover it with a lid and boil for another 10 minutes. Remember to stir occasionally to avoid burning of the pulp.
The prepared liquid is poured into jars and sealed with sterile lids. Place under a blanket and allow to cool completely. Then they are transferred to a permanent storage location.
To prepare the drink, you don’t have to do a lot of work, and its benefits are undeniable.
Using a blender
Using a blender instead of a juicer is quite possible; there is such a recipe. You need 5 kg of fruits, 100 g of granulated sugar, citric acid, at the rate of 1 liter of water per 1/4 teaspoon. spoons of lemon and water.
Prepare the peaches, place them in a container, add water until all the fruit is covered. Cook over high heat for 5 minutes. After the preparation is ready, grind it with a blender. Pass through a sieve and return to heat. If there is not enough liquid, add water. As soon as the mixture boils, pour in granulated sugar and lemon. Boil for 4-5 minutes. Pour the finished mixture into containers, close the lids and leave to cool under a warm blanket for at least a day.
Peach juice with pulp
You will need any number of fruits; you don’t need to add sugar.
Using a juicer, squeeze out the juice, pour it into a container and cook for 10 minutes. The heat should be low, otherwise all the liquid will evaporate and you will end up with a puree. The finished mixture is poured into hot bottles. They are heated in the oven. This procedure replaces sterilization. The rolled up jars are placed under a warm blanket until they cool completely.
Apple-peach juice for the winter
Combining certain fruits and vegetables produces unexpected results.The drink becomes healthier and tastier. Adding apples to peaches does not spoil the taste and makes it rich and aromatic.
You will need: 5 kg of peaches, 3 kg of apples, 70 g of granulated sugar.
Remove skins from fruits, remove cores from apples and peach pits. Cut everything into cubes, grind in a meat grinder or using a blender.
Pour into a container and put on fire, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour in sugar, boil for 2-3 minutes. until it is completely dissolved. Cover tightly, reduce heat as much as possible and simmer for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. After the mixture is ready, pour into jars and roll up. Leave for a day under a blanket or blanket. Once the jars have cooled completely, store them.
How to make juice using a juicer
For those housewives who have this device at their disposal, the process of preparing the drink is simplified. You need to purchase 10 kg of peaches and 0.5 kg of granulated sugar.
Wash the peaches, cut into slices, remove the pits, and place in the middle compartment of the machine. Pour warm water into the bottom one.
Mix the released liquid with sugar and add hot boiled water. Bring the mixture to a boil, pour into jars and seal. Then put it under the blanket until it cools completely.
How to store juice
In order for the drink to be stored for a long time, it must be properly rolled. Jars and lids are sterilized for at least 15 minutes. Compliance with the recipe also affects the shelf life.
Specially equipped premises are designed for long-term storage of all workpieces. Approximately 2-3 years. Under normal conditions, the drink is stored for only a year.
If the lids on the jars are swollen, consuming the contents is harmful to health.
After opening the can, the liquid must be consumed within 24 hours and stored only in the refrigerator.
Peach delicacy is indispensable for consumption in winter. A tasty remedy to replenish vitamin deficiencies.
