Having received a huge amount of juicy and sweet grapes, many are dizzy about what to do with this large pile of aromatic fruit. One share is eaten unprocessed, the other is used to make various derivative products, such as compote, wine or jam. But not all housewives know recipes for grapes in syrup for the winter. A minimal amount of ingredients makes a delicious dessert.
Which grapes are suitable?
Almost any type is suitable for preparing this preservation. However, the best option would be large, light-colored varieties without seeds. The syrup should be much thicker than for compote. An excellent choice would be the Kish-mish grape variety, since it has no seeds.
Required Ingredients
The main ingredient is grapes. You will also need sugar, clean water, and if desired, you can add various spices to give the dish a spicy touch or sourness..
Preparatory work
At the initial stage, you need to carefully select the ingredients, because stale, spoiled fruits may end up in the container. Everyone decides for themselves how to fill the canning container.
Filling methods:
- cut the fruits into small pieces;
- pick each grape;
- make conservation using whole branches.
Recipes and step-by-step technology for preparing grapes in syrup
There are two types of recipes:
- Classical
- Recipes with the addition of various seasonings and additives (vinegar, honey)
The basis of the cooking technology is the use of thick hot syrup, which is poured over the berries, tightly packed in a jar.
Classic recipe
Components:
- 1 kg of grapes;
- 1 liter of water;
- 350 g sugar;
- ½ tsp. citric acid.
Cooking steps:
- Fill the container with berries with heated water and set aside. This procedure will clean them and preserve the skin.
- Fill sterile jars with fruits. Pour boiled water over them and leave for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare syrup. Add granulated sugar and citric acid to water, heat the mixture to 100 °C. Cook until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Pour the liquid from the jars and pour the syrup over the fruits.
Other recipes
If you want to feel an interesting and unusual taste in this dessert, then you should definitely add spices to it. This option does not require sterilization.
Required ingredients:
- 1 kg of grapes;
- 1 liter of water;
- 300 g sugar;
- 2/3 tbsp. vinegar;
- bay leaf, cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon.
Cooking steps:
- Pour sugar into water, add bay leaf, cloves and pepper to taste, a cinnamon stick, and add vinegar.
- Fill containers with grapes with prepared syrup and close with lids.
- Cool at 15-25 °C.
Tips and tricks
Grapes can be preserved without sugar if you use sweet varieties. Pour warm water over clean fruits and leave in a closed container for half an hour. After this, roll up the jars and turn them over.
Storage rules and periods
Berries without seeds remain suitable for one and a half years, with seeds - 1 year. You can store jars of grapes in a dark and cool place.
