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Recipes for raspberry jam were passed down from mothers to daughters back in Ancient Rus'. Dozens of methods for preparing medicinal delicacies have survived to this day. Instead of sugar, housewives used molasses or honey, and the cooking process was a whole ritual. Nowadays wild raspberry jam is prepared much faster and easier, but the dessert is invariably prepared for the winter.
Beneficial properties of wild raspberry jam
Doctors recommend raspberry jam as a cure for colds. It contains the same substances as aspirin. First of all, it is acetylsalicylic acid, which helps reduce body temperature and relieve inflammation. At the same time, the body absorbs the elements that a person receives along with jam faster and easier. It is recommended to use it when the first signs of a cold appear.
The beneficial properties of wild raspberry jam are due to its composition:
- vitamins A, C, E, PP, B2;
- various microelements (potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, copper, zinc);
- organic acids;
- antioxidants;
- cellulose.
The dessert has the following properties:
- acts as a diaphoretic;
- reduces temperature;
- strengthens the immune system;
- helps cope with herpes;
- removes toxins;
- thins the blood.
Recipes for wild raspberry jam for the winter
The tasty and aromatic preparation has long been used not only as a cure for colds. Wild raspberry jam is used both as a separate dessert and as a filling for pies, pancakes and other sweet dishes.
Over the years, many ways to prepare the delicacy have been invented. But the basis of the dish invariably consists of two ingredients - raspberries and sugar.
Classic wild raspberry jam
In the classic recipe for preparing raspberries, there are only two components - berries and sugar, which are taken in equal parts. A similar amount of granulated sugar is used per kilogram of raw materials.
Procurement process:
- The raspberries are thoroughly washed and cleared of debris.
- Pour the raw materials into the pan, add half the required amount of sugar on top. Leave the mixture for several hours. This time is necessary for the berry to produce aromatic juice.
- Place the pan on low heat. After the jam boils, it is removed from the stove and left to infuse overnight.
- The next day, the container with raspberries is placed on the fire again, brought to a boil, and removed.
- At this point, add the remaining amount of granulated sugar and mix thoroughly until the sugar crystals are completely dissolved.
- The jam is poured into sterilized jars.
This method of harvesting wild raspberries allows you to preserve the beneficial properties of the berries. They are not subject to long-term heat treatment. Boiling for several minutes is necessary to completely dissolve the sugar and better store the dessert in winter.
Raw wild raspberry jam for the winter
To make raw wild raspberry jam, you need the berry itself and granulated sugar. Per kilogram of raw materials take from 1.2 to 1.7 kg of sugar, depending on how sweet, dense, and full of juice the berries are.
Step by step guide:
- Rinse wild raspberries. Water will cleanse it of dust and dirt, insects, and litter. To do this, it is convenient to use a colander and a container of water. It is not recommended to wash berries under running water; they are easily destroyed. Leave the peeled raspberries in a colander for a few minutes to allow the water to drain.
- Grind the berries. To do this, you can use a blender or pour the raspberries into a saucepan and grind them into a puree. The first method is convenient for procuring large quantities of raw materials. The second one will appeal to those who like whole berries in their dessert.
- Crushed forest raspberries are covered with sugar, mixed, and left for 4 hours. During this time, granulated sugar should completely dissolve. It is not recommended to keep the mixture longer; it may begin to deteriorate.
- Then the berries are mixed again. The jam is placed in pre-sterilized small jars and covered with lids.
Calorie content
100 grams of fresh raspberries contain only 46 kilocalories. After it turns into jam, the caloric content due to the sugar content increases sharply - up to 270 kilocalories. In order for dessert to bring only benefits, it should be consumed in limited quantities.
Terms and conditions of storage
The optimal place to store jam is the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.If it is not possible to place the dessert in the refrigerator, when choosing a place it is worth considering that:
- cans should not be placed near heat sources;
- the room must be dry, otherwise mold will appear in the jam;
- workpieces should be protected from sudden temperature changes;
- A ventilated kitchen cabinet or pantry may be a suitable storage location.
If the recipe and storage rules for jam are followed, it remains usable for a year. This applies to desserts prepared in the classic way.
Conclusion
Wild raspberry jam is an environmentally friendly product. Berries collected in the forest, unlike those in the garden, are not treated with chemicals and fertilizers. And if you grind it with a wooden masher during cooking, the dessert will turn out homogeneous, thick and very aromatic.
