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The recipe for red currants without cooking is in many ways superior to a similar harvesting method, which requires heat treatment. During cooking, a considerable share of the beneficial substances contained in the berries is lost. Cooking red currants with sugar without heat treatment requires more time: granulated sugar needs to completely dissolve. The resulting product can be used as an independent dish or added to desserts and baked goods.
Beneficial properties of red currants pureed with sugar
The benefits of red currants ground with sugar are due to their rich vitamin composition. The berries contain:
- vitamins A, P and C;
- organic acids;
- antioxidants;
- pectins;
- iron, potassium.
The high content of ascorbic acid allows the berries to be used as an effective means of strengthening the immune system during seasonal outbreaks of colds. In addition, the workpiece has useful properties:
- moderate regular consumption helps prevent stroke and thrombophlebitis;
- normalizes metabolism;
- Coumarins contained in berries prevent increased blood clotting;
- the product relieves symptoms of increased fatigue;
- reduces cholesterol by blocking its penetration into the intestinal walls;
- promotes hematopoiesis.
Ingredients for preparing red currants for the winter without cooking
For this recipe, to prepare pureed red currants you will need the following ingredients:
- sugar – 500 g;
- red currant – 500 g.
Obviously, the optimal ratio of berries and sugar is 1:1. On the other hand, the amount of granulated sugar, if desired, can be increased to make the product sweeter or, conversely, reduced. In the second case, the workpiece will have a slight sourness, and its calorie content will decrease slightly.
Recipe for red currants, pureed with sugar, for the winter
It will take 3-4 hours to grind red currants with sugar. For this no-cooking recipe, you need to do the following:
- The berries are washed in running water and debris is removed from them: leaves, stalks and twigs. The latter are convenient to remove with a fork.
- The next step is drying. To do this, lay the berries on a flat surface, on a towel or napkins, and wait until they dry. Excess moisture in preparations without cooking is not needed.
- After this, the red currants are poured into the container of a blender, meat grinder or food processor. But, if possible, it is better not to use them. Metal blades promote rapid oxidation of berries.It is better to take a wooden masher, spatula or spoon. With their help, the raw materials are ground through a sieve with small cells to get rid of the seeds. They spoil the appearance and give the product an unpleasant taste.
- After rubbing, the berry mass becomes soft and airy. It is additionally passed through a sieve a second time, after which it is mixed with sugar in a glass or ceramic container, and the sugar is added gradually. It is better not to use metal utensils, for the same reason as a blender.
- As sugar arrives, stir the mass constantly so that it dissolves. Without cooking it is a slow process. The grains will melt faster if you stick to one direction while stirring.
- When the sugar is completely dissolved, the resulting berry-sugar mass is left for 2-3 hours. During this time, it is recommended to stir the workpiece 4-5 times.
- While the berries are infused, you need to sterilize the jars and lids for cold preparation without cooking. This is done in the oven or using steam.
- Next, the cold billet is poured into clean, dry jars, preferably small in size. It is recommended to sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on top.
- Then the jars are screwed with sterilized lids or covered with parchment, which is tightened with an elastic band.
- Jars of jam are stored in a cool place.
Calorie content of red currants pureed with sugar
The calorie content of cold red currant jam is only 271 kcal per 100 g, which is not so much compared to other types of preparations for the winter. It can be consumed in moderation during a diet.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store red currants, ground with sugar, in a cool, dark place. A refrigerator or cellar is best suited for these purposes.
The berries retain their pristine qualities for 5-9 months if storage conditions are met: temperature, lack of light and sealed containers.
Conclusion
A recipe for red currants without cooking allows you to preserve the benefits of the berries. The complexity of this recipe lies in the need to constantly stir the berry-sugar mixture to completely dissolve the sweetener.
To remove the unpleasant bitterness from the jam, the berry mass is ground through a sieve - this way the finished product will not contain seeds, which can give a specific taste. Unusual flavor notes can be added to the preparations using various additives: oranges, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries.
This delicious vitamin product can be added to pies, pancakes, ice cream, compotes and other desserts.
You can also learn more about how you can prepare redcurrants for the winter with sugar without cooking from the video:
