Jam made from frozen raspberries is not only a delicious dessert, but also a source of many vitamins and beneficial microelements. The treat is enjoyed by children and adults, even the most sophisticated gourmets. The jam turns out juicy, tasty and aromatic, and is not inferior in taste to a similar dessert made from fresh berries. When preparing a dish, you should take into account the characteristics of the ingredients used and the rules of canning.
Is it possible to make jam from frozen raspberries?
Is it possible to make a sweet treat from raspberries that have been previously frozen? The answer to this question is clear - yes!
The technology for preparing jam from frozen berries does not differ from the method of preparing dessert from a fresh analogue, with the exception of only the preparatory stage. At the preparation stage, you must first defrost the berries, following the defrosting rules.
Preparation of product and container
The preparatory stage is very important in the cooking process, as it is responsible for the taste of the product and its shelf life.
Preparation of products includes the following steps:
- Defrosting berries.
They should be defrosted gradually; the slow thawing stage ensures the integrity of the berry’s shape and protects the product from getting soggy.
The product must be placed on a saucer and placed on the bottom shelf in the refrigerator for 1 hour, then the berries should be left at room temperature on the table. After complete defrosting, do not drain the water from the dishes.
2. Preparation of auxiliary ingredients.
There are many recipes for making jam, they differ in technology and ingredients used. As a rule, during the cooking process you will need sugar, water, and citric acid.
For convenience, you should use a measuring cup that allows you to accurately measure the amount of food.
Preparing containers includes the following steps:
- Sterilization of containers. The optimal container for making jam is a 500 ml glass jar. The classic method of sterilization involves boiling jars and lids in clean water for 5 minutes.
- Drying containers. Before preparing the product, it is necessary to thoroughly dry the jars and lids for better preservation.
When canning for a long period of time, it is better to use lids with a special varnish coating. Plastic lids are suitable for short term canning.
How to make raspberry jam from frozen berries?
There are many recipes for making raspberry jam from frozen berries; the choice is up to the cook. You can cook it either on the stove or in the oven, or without using the cooking stage.
Let's look at popular methods for making raspberry jam from frozen ingredients:
Simple recipe
To prepare dessert according to the classic recipe, you will need 400 grams. raspberries, 300 gr. sugar and 70 ml water.
Progress:
- Defrost the raspberries without draining the water.
- Add sugar and water to the mixture and mix thoroughly.
- Place the resulting mass in a saucepan, put on the fire and bring to a boil.
- Simmer on fire for 25-30 minutes, depending on the desired thickness of the product.
- Place the product in jars and close the lids.
Multicooker option
To prepare sweets in a slow cooker, you will need half a kilogram of berries, about 2 and a half cups of sugar. The cooking time depends on the mode programmed by this type of device. Many models of the device provide a jam preparation mode.
The process includes the following steps:
- Defrosting. The workpiece must first be defrosted. There is no need to rinse the berries, since the product has already been washed.
- Place the product and sugar into the multicooker bowl and mix everything thoroughly.
- Close the lid and turn on the sweet cooking mode.
- After the end of the session, pour the resulting mass into jars.
No cooking
This method takes a minimal amount of time and requires only berries and sugar to taste. The base of the future jam must be defrosted at room temperature, gradually add sugar, mixing everything thoroughly. To achieve homogeneity of the mass, use a blender.
Features of storing such jam
If all storage conditions are met, the jam remains tasty and healthy for 2 years. An important condition is the temperature regime, which can range from +5 to +20 degrees Celsius. Freezing canned food is not recommended, as this leads to the loss of the beneficial properties of the berry and significantly reduces the shelf life of the product.
Jars of dessert should be stored indoors, protected from high humidity and direct sunlight.
