Local berries go well with overseas fruits. A great example is a recipe for blackcurrant jam with banana for the winter. The jam has a beautiful dark purple color, a wonderful aroma and a bright currant flavor with a hint of banana. Even the most capricious child will find it difficult to refuse such a dessert.
Features of making black and red currant jam for the winter
Blackcurrant jam has a less interesting color than red berry jam, but is considered more healthy. Large-fruited varieties are suitable for it, since large berries go through the processing process much faster. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the density and thickness of the skin on the berries. For jam, thin-skinned currants are most suitable.
There are several ways to make blackcurrant jam. For example, if you want to preserve the entire set of vitamins contained in the fruit, then it is better to prepare raw berries by grinding and adding sugar to it. If you need to get full-fledged jam, then it is better to boil the berries with sugar (or without) and roll them into jars.
Despite the fact that black currant is considered more useful, the red berry also contains a large amount of vitamins and microelements. Large-fruited varieties are best suited for cooking. This will allow the treat to have an optimal consistency and a more pronounced taste.
Red currant jam does not need to be cooked because it contains pectin.
But if you decide to heat the berries, then the cooking process should be minimal. Since red currants are quite sour, you need to add a little more sugar to them than to black currants.
Required Products
In order to make good jam, we will use the classic recipe. It contains the following ingredients:
- black currant – 0.5 kg;
- bananas – 0.5 kg;
- sugar – 0.5 kg.
Rules for preparing ingredients
Before you start cooking, you need to prepare the ingredients. To do this, you need to remove twigs and debris from the berries and select spoiled fruits. Then rinse the currants under running water and dry.Slightly unripe fruits do not need to be thrown away, but more sugar can be added during cooking. Peel ripe bananas and cut into small cubes.
How to prepare the container?
It’s worth saying right away that aluminum cookware cannot be used for preparing berry desserts, since when acids come into contact with the material, substances harmful to the human body are formed. The dishes must be enameled.
In addition, the jars into which the jam will be poured should be thoroughly washed and sterilized.
Metal varnished lids from jars must be subjected to a boiling procedure. Don't forget about the tools used in the cooking process. It is recommended to use only plastic or wooden devices.
Cooking process
The process of making jam consists of several stages:
- Mix washed and dried berries with sugar and blend in a blender until completely dissolved.
- Add peeled and chopped bananas to a blender.
- Mix the ingredients and beat thoroughly.
- Pour the jam into sterilized jars and close with pre-boiled lids.
Further storage of treats
Jam should only be stored in a cool place, such as a cellar, or in the refrigerator. Recommended storage temperature up to +12 °C. If this condition is met, the product can be stored for up to one and a half years.
