Jam made from black gooseberries is healthier than jam made from its green counterpart. Rolling requires the use of a minimum of ingredients. In addition, after heat treatment, all the beneficial properties of the berries are preserved in the dessert. For this reason, such jam is often used as a folk remedy for various diseases.
Features of making black gooseberry jam
In order to ensure that the gooseberries do not lose their shape as a result of heat treatment of the jam, and also do not lose some of their beneficial properties, it is necessary to remember some features:
- For brown gooseberry jam, you should not take unripe or overripe berries.
- If you want the jam to be thicker, you should add gelatin.
- When using various thickeners, pay attention to all recommendations written by the manufacturer.
- Before making jam, the black negus is not only washed and dried, but also its stalk is cut off.
- It is worth refusing to use aluminum cookware when making jam, since when it reacts with gooseberries, it releases harmful substances.
- Jam jars must be sterilized. You should also stop using plastic lids.
Required Products
To prepare the dessert you need to take:
- 1 kg gooseberries;
- 1 kg of fine granulated sugar;
- 500 ml water;
- mint or currant leaves.
Selection and preparation of ingredients
The fruits must be prepared by cooking:
- First of all, the berries are sorted to remove rotten or overripe ones.
- The stem of the berries is removed.
- The gooseberries are poured into a container filled with water and then washed. If the berries are too dirty, the procedure is repeated.
- Next, the fruits are dried. The best option would be to lay the gooseberries on a towel, which will quickly absorb moisture.
- To prevent the black negus from bursting while making jam, it is pierced with a toothpick.
Rules for preparing dishes
Before preparing jam, all glass containers are sterilized to prevent it from fermenting. Initially, jars and lids are checked for integrity.
The container is then processed in one of four ways:
- In the microwave.
First, the jars are washed with soda, dried and wiped with a terry towel. Next, water is poured into the container so that it is filled to 2 cm from the bottom.
After this, the jars are placed in the microwave for 6 minutes, having previously set the maximum power.
- In the oven.
The container is washed with soda and then dried. Next, place in the oven with the neck down. The length of time the jars stay in the oven can vary from 15 to 30 minutes.
- For a couple.
The jars and lids are washed with soda; it is not necessary to dry them. Then boil water in a saucepan where the lids are placed. A metal colander is placed on top, where the jars are placed with the neck down. Sterilization time takes from 10 to 30 minutes depending on the volume of the container.
- In water.
All containers and lids are washed with soda, then placed in a large pan previously filled with water. After this, put the pan on the fire and bring to a boil. 5 minutes are enough for sterilization.
How to make dark gooseberry jam
First of all, mix water with sugar and put it on the fire, wait until the grains dissolve. As soon as the solution thickens, add currant or mint leaves. After this, add the berries and let it brew for 3 hours. Next, you need to turn on the heat again and cook for 10 minutes. Then the foliage is removed and the jam is poured into jars.
How and for how long you can store blanks
Workpieces should be stored at a temperature of 10 to 15 degrees above zero. In this case, direct sunlight should not penetrate into the room, and the air should not be humid.
In such conditions, jam can be stored for up to 3 years. However, every year the properties of the berries will decrease and the taste will change. For this reason, it is recommended to store gooseberry jam for 1 year.
