How to cook blackberry compote?

Despite the huge variety of store drinks, homemade natural compote does not lose popularity. Knowing simple recipes, you can independently prepare a tasty delicacy for a festive table or for the winter.If you are looking for a combination of original taste and a set of vitamins, make blackberry compote. There are many options for making this drink - both classic and with the addition of various fruits and berries.

Consider a few subtleties that will help get a refined drink.

• By adding to the compote several berries of another sort or fruit, you will make the drink not only tastier and more original, but also healthier.
• Use only ripe berries without damage, preserved shape.
• Wash the blackberry very carefully, because it is a delicate berry.
• For a rich and appetizing flavor, add a little liqueur, rum or lemon zest to the compote.
• If you or someone in your family suffers from diabetes, use fructose instead of sugar or discard sweeteners altogether.
• Do not forget about the various spices, such as nutmeg, cardamom or cloves. But be careful when applying them, so as not to spoil the taste of compote.
• When using frozen ingredients, they must be thawed at room temperature in advance.

Blackberries are not in vain considered one of the most useful berries. Its composition contains a large number of useful elements and vitamins of various groups:

• vitamins B1-2, C, PP, A, E;
• iron;
• acids;
• tannins;
• useful minerals.

With proper preparation, the beneficial properties of the berries can be saved, and feast on the drink throughout the year. In winter and late autumn, regular use of blackberry compote will improve the overall condition of the body and strengthen the immune system. The expressive color of the drink will decorate the festive table of any celebration, and the pleasant taste will appeal to all family members and guests of your home.

First consider one of the most common and widely used recipes. Anyone can make a delicious and healthy drink at home without much effort and cost.

Necessary produty (the volume is calculated on 2 banks in volume on 1 liter):

• one and a half liters of drinking water;
• 300 grams of granulated sugar;
• 700 grams of ripe blackberries.

Berries are dipped in clean water several times to rinse. Leaflets and twigs are removed. Glass containers must be prepared in advance. Banks and lids should be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized for at least five minutes. The main ingredient is divided equally and laid out on the banks. The berries are sprinkled with sugar and then poured with cold clean water.

The container is covered with lids and placed in a large container with water. Fluid temperature should not be too high, otherwise the glass may crack. After boiling, the banks are sterilized for 10 minutes, then tightly closed.

Using this recipe, you can prepare an appetizing delicacy without spending time sterilizing the drink.

The drink will need the following products (based on a can of 3 liters):

• 2.7 liters of drinking water;
• 250 grams of sugar;
• 400-450 grams of berries;
• half a teaspoon of citric acid.

The main ingredient should be thoroughly rinsed, cleaned from the sepals and wait until the liquid has drained. Berries are laid out in prepared and pre-sterilized jars. The method of heat treatment of containers, you can choose any: container with boiling water or oven.

Water is mixed with sugar and cooked syrup. After it is ready, it is necessary to boil it for five minutes. The sweet liquid is poured into the cans, filling them to the brim. It is recommended to fill the container completely.Add citric acid and hermetically roll up the drink. As in the above recipe, drink cans should be stored upside down, covered with a warm and dense cloth until cool.

Natural wild berries attract with an enchanting aroma and expressive taste. They are recommended for regular use in children and adults.

Together with the blackberry the following berries are wonderfully combined:

• cranberry;
• Rowan;
• cranberries;
• viburnum;
• strawberries;
• black ashberry

For the preparation you will need 300 grams of the main ingredient (blackberries) and the same amount of any of the above berries, as well as about 400-450 grams of sugar. The exact amount depends on the taste of the second berry. If you use cranberries or mountain ash, you will need more sugar. Fans of the most natural taste add a minimum of sugar, or completely refuse it. In addition, it is worth preparing 2.5 liters of drinking water.

Water is brought to a boil. Glass containers filled with berries to one third of the total and covered with boiling water. The drink is left for 10 minutes to let the ingredients juice. Then the liquid is poured into a separate pan and boil it with the addition of sugar for about 3 minutes. The compote is again poured into the cans and sealed with covers. Delicious and fragrant drink is ready.

Apples of various varieties are often used to make compotes. This popular and well-known fruit perfectly combines with purple berries. They can be found in any grocery store in a wide range, regardless of the time of year.

To prepare the drink you need the following products:

• half a cup of granulated sugar;
• 3 liters of clean water;
• 200 grams of blackberry;
• 4 small apples;
• 5 grams of citric acid.

Apples are washed and cut into slices, removing the twigs, the core and the bones. The water is brought to a boil and apple slices and berries are sent to it. Ingredients boil for seven minutes. At the end add citric acid. The finished drink is poured into pre-prepared cans, and rolled up with lids.

Ripe orange will give the drink a fresh aroma and original flavor. Remember that citrus fruits have a sour taste, like blackberries. Therefore, for the preparation of compote for this recipe will need more sugar.

Products:

• large and ripe orange;
• 420-450 grams of sugar;
• kilogram of berries;
• 1.2 liters of clean water.

Berries are gently washed and cleaned of debris. Blackberries are laid out on the banks, dividing the total weight into equal parts, and add a few slices of orange. Mixing the sugar with water, prepare the usual syrup, which after cooking is poured into glass containers.

Then it is necessary to carry out sterilization. The duration of this procedure depends on the size of the container. If the cans have a volume of 1 liter, processing for 10 minutes is sufficient. Capacity on 3 liters sterilized for 15 minutes.

Some berries have a special aroma and bright, pronounced taste. These include the well-known black currant. It harmoniously harmonizes with blackberries. With the combination of berries of these varieties, you can make an amazing drink for the winter. For compote is better to use ripe berries.

Ingredients Required:

• two glasses of ripe blackberry and as much granulated sugar;
• liter of drinking water;
• one and a half cup of currant.

First you need to prepare a syrup. The berries are carefully but gently washed, so as not to damage their shape. Fruits are divided into equal shares and laid out in glass jars, covered with lids. The product undergoes mandatory sterilization for 3 to 5 minutes.After this, the container is hermetically sealed and allowed to cool in natural conditions.

Remember that the heat treatment of products deprives them of useful properties and vitamins. If you want to keep the maximum benefit, processing should be minimal. It is recommended not to brew a drink for more than five minutes.

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