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Lemon is a citrus fruit that has a high content of vitamin C. Warm tea with lemon and sugar evokes associations with cozy winter evenings with the family. This drink strengthens the immune system and often helps get rid of the first symptoms of a cold. The lemon and sugar in a jar recipe is used to preserve lemons in sugar for a long period of time.
Benefits of lemon with sugar for the body
The beneficial properties of citrus are known to everyone. The unique combination of components allows lemon to occupy a leading position among representatives of the citrus genus. The fruit contains about 60% soft part, about 40% is the peel. Useful elements of citrus composition:
- ascorbic acid;
- organic acids;
- pectin;
- thiamine, riboflavin;
- flavonoids;
- phytoncides;
- citronin glycoside.
In addition, the fruit secretes essential oils, which are responsible for the appearance of its characteristic aroma.
When sucrose is added to lemons, a chemical reaction occurs between the components that helps preserve the sugared lemons in the jar. In addition, the compound gives the lemon-sugar mixture additional properties.
The composition is used to treat diseases or eliminate various symptoms.
- Sucrose in combination with ascorbic, malic acids and valuable minerals helps strengthen the heart muscle. This mechanism has a positive effect on the condition of blood vessels, helps normalize blood flow, and prevents the development of atherosclerotic plaques.
- Activation of hematopoietic processes helps to dilate the blood vessels of the brain, which can relieve such an unpleasant symptom as a headache.
- Moderate and proper consumption of the mixture helps improve metabolic reactions, which leads to the stabilization of digestive processes.
- Ascorbic acid, in combination with phytoncides, which are contained in the white pulp of the fruit, helps cleanse the body of toxins, remove excess moisture and prevent the combination of free radicals.
- Sucrose in combination with mineral elements helps saturate the body after serious energy expenditure and improve hormonal levels.
- The mixture is known as a means of promoting normal sleep and preventing insomnia. This is due to the action of a set of elements resulting from the mixing of ingredients.
- Vitamin C, as well as beneficial acids, help eliminate flu symptoms. This property is explained by the fact that in the presence of colds, the body begins to consume vitamin C, and citrus fruits actively compensate for this deficiency and prevent the disease from developing further.
- The high content of vitamins makes the mixture useful for vitamin deficiencies.
In addition to the positive effect, the composition can have a negative effect: its use has contraindications in several cases:
- during the period of exacerbation of gastritis and peptic ulcers, citrus mixtures can provoke the development of inflammation;
- Citrus fruits and sugar should not be consumed by people with individual intolerance to the ingredients;
- fruit acid can negatively affect tooth enamel if consumed in excess;
- People diagnosed with diabetes are advised to refrain from excessive consumption of sucrose so as not to provoke a deterioration in blood counts.
Secrets of making lemon with sugar
To get the most out of your lemon preserved with sugar in a jar, you need to choose the right ingredients.
The preparation method depends on what fruits are used, as well as on how long they plan to store the preparation. One of the following methods is suitable for preparing lemons:
- slices;
- grinding using a meat grinder or blender.
Many people believe that damaged, dried fruits can be used for processing. It's not like that at all. To properly store lemons in sugar, you need to choose whole, smooth citrus fruits without visible dents or puncture marks. The more juice the fruit releases, the longer the product can be stored.
One of the secrets of cooking is removing the seeds. If you leave them, the mixture will begin to taste bitter over time. It is better to purchase citrus varieties that have a reduced number of seeds.
The ideal ratio is 1:1. Excessive addition of sugar will lead to loss of taste, and a lack of the sweet component can cause fermentation.
Many housewives peel the fruit: this may be justified if the peel is hard and old. In fact, it is the peel that contains most of the beneficial elements.Therefore, for preparations it is necessary to choose fresh ripe lemons.
Recipe for making lemon slices with sugar in a jar
For this method, lemon is cut into slices, quarters or slices. It depends on individual preferences. Many housewives think that the circles look more impressive when they are served to the table, but it takes more time to prepare them.
Whole smooth fruits are scalded with boiling water. Then randomly cut. In this case, the peel is left, but the seeds are removed. Place a layer of citrus at the bottom of a clean jar, sprinkle with sugar, again place a layer of lemons, again sprinkle with sugar. Continue the steps until the container is completely filled. The last layer is sugar.
Cover the container tightly with a lid and put it in the refrigerator for storage. After the sugar has completely dissolved, you can open the jar and use the preparation.
Recipe for lemon with sugar through a meat grinder
One option for preparing lemon with sugar is twisted citrus. Grinded using a meat grinder or blender knives, the fruit is suitable for storage in small portioned jars.
- The citrus is washed, wiped dry, cut into quarters and twisted through a meat grinder.
- An equal amount of sugar is added to the mass, then ground in a large bowl.
- The mixture is left for 25 - 30 minutes so that the juice is released and the sugar begins to dissolve.
- Then the mass is mixed again and placed in jars. The workpiece is stored in the refrigerator.
The mixture is used as an additive to tea, as a dressing for fruit salad or as a topping for ice cream.
How to make lemons with sugar for the winter
In European countries, it is customary to prepare jam from grated lemon and sugar. This is a preparation that is made according to a classic recipe using heat treatment. This method allows you to preserve the mixture for six months. To prepare you will need:
- 1 kg lemons;
- 1.5 kg of sugar.
The fruits are washed, scalded with boiling water, and cut into slices. Using a sharp knife, peel and remove the seeds. Then the pulp is twisted in a meat grinder. Sugar is added in stages. First, the mass is mixed with half the total amount of sugar, then left for 10 - 15 minutes, after which the remaining ingredient is added.
The prepared mass is left at room temperature for 30 - 40 minutes. During this period of time, the sugar will begin to dissolve and the mixture will release the required amount of juice. The mixture is then heated to a boil, but not boiled. After cooling, the lemons are placed in jars, sterilized and stored.
One of the cooking options is to add sugar syrup to the chopped citrus slices. For 1 kg of lemons take 1 kg of sugar and 200 ml of water. Water is boiled with sugar. Hot liquid is poured into prepared citrus slices or circles. After cooling, the mass is placed in jars and sterilized.
Video recipe for making lemon sugar:
How to store lemons with sugar
The jars are stored in the refrigerator or cellar at a temperature not exceeding 0 °C. Citrus fruits rolled up in sterile containers are stored for 6 - 7 months.
Nutritionists recommend not storing products without sterilization for longer than 3 months. If necessary, the mixture can be quickly prepared from purchased fruits.Also, sugar mixtures should not be frozen or defrosted. These procedures may affect the chemical composition of the components.
Conclusion
The recipe for lemon with sugar in a jar may be different for each housewife. Many include additional components in the classic recipe. It could be cinnamon, vanilla or cranberry. Any of the options is rich in useful elements and, when used correctly, can improve health.
