Mulberry jam: recipes

Mulberry jam is the aroma of a carefree childhood. The affordable berry is a favorite treat for children at the beginning of summer. Thanks to good housewives, you can enjoy mulberries all year round.

The benefits and harms of mulberry jam

Mulberry grows along roads, in courtyards, and in summer cottages and does not require special care. People consume the sweet, intensely colored berries in passing, unaware of how beneficial mulberries are.

The benefits of mulberry jam are invaluable, depending on the berry season:

• has the property of binding free radicals and removing toxins and waste from the body;
• is a storehouse of vitamins (C, E, K, B);
• includes a lot of potassium, which is useful for people suffering from pathologies of the heart and blood vessels;
• restores kidney function, helps get rid of edema;
• improves blood pressure levels in hypertension;
• has diuretic properties and is endowed with a mild choleretic effect;
• in dried form, it is indicated for people with high blood glucose levels, helps normalize it;
• eliminates inflammatory processes in the body;
• has a positive effect on liver function, helps with hepatitis;
• normalizes stool, relieves constipation;
• strengthens the body's barrier functions and is endowed with cell regenerating properties;
• promotes rapid milk production during lactation;
• does not cause allergic reactions and is suitable for use by allergy sufferers and children from six months of age;
• It is not a high-calorie product and is considered an excellent treat for weight-conscious women.

Having consumed mulberry jam in the evening while drinking tea, you can be sure that your sleep will be restful and your psycho-emotional state will be restored after a busy day.

Since the berry is medicinal, it is quite natural that it is not suitable for everyone. There is a category of people diagnosed with individual immunity to the product. Other deviations in health arise due to the wrong approach to choosing and consuming berries. It is worth considering the following points:

• if you choose unripe berries with signs of spoilage for making jam, they will provoke digestive disorders;
• when combining several varieties of berries, it is important to take into account their harmony, since some combinations can cause fermentation, flatulence, and bloating;
• When consuming the harvest, it is better to choose the time between meals so that the berries do not mix with food;
• If you decide to try to treat your child to mulberries for the first time, you should perform a quick allergy test;
• When picking ripe juicy berries, you should pay attention to the area - within the city, near roads and factories, harvesting is strongly not recommended, since the tree is a sorbent and absorbs exhaust gases and emissions from factories.

It must be remembered that mulberry is a berry not intended for long-term storage. It spoils quickly, therefore, housewives should immediately after harvesting process the product into jam, compotes, and drying.

Recipes for making mulberry jam

Mulberry jam cannot be called banal. The berry itself is juicy and sweet, and in every family it is boiled with the addition of its own, piquant note. There are many secrets to making a product special. People often share them among themselves, make their own amendments and get something new and unusual.

General rules for making jam:

• You can preserve any variety of mulberry, but it is worth noting that black and white berries are considered the most delicious;
• to speed up the process of collecting mulberries, spread a clean oilcloth under the tree and shake off the ripe mulberries, but do not shake the plant intensively, the goal is for only ripe mulberries to fall off;
• The collection should be carefully rinsed, the water allowed to drain completely, and sprinkled evenly with granulated sugar;
• the finished product lasts longer if it is placed in sterilized containers and sealed with lids.

Recipe for black mulberry jam

Black varieties are especially valued for their beneficial properties, ability to strengthen the immune system and antioxidant qualities. By consuming a couple of spoons of jam daily, you can improve your blood condition, increase hemoglobin, and improve sleep and nerves.

Mulberry jam - a recipe with photos will help you prepare a delicious dish step by step.

To make jam you will need:

• black mulberry - 1 kg;
• sugar - 700 g;
• citric acid - 0.5 teaspoon.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Place the prepared berries in a container, add sugar, and let stand from evening until morning.
   
2. Bring the mixture to a boil, turn it off, and allow to cool.
   
3. Add citric acid and bring to a boil again.
4. Thus, the container with the composition is brought to a boil after complete cooling twice more.

The finished dish is placed in a sterile container, sealed, arranged upside down, and wrapped until completely cooled.

White mulberry jam

White mulberry jam looks unusual, it lacks a coloring pigment, but it is just as useful as black mulberry.

To make jam you will need:

• white mulberries - 1 kg;
• sugar - 1 kg;
• vanilla or vanilla sugar - to taste;
• citric acid - a quarter teaspoon.

Action algorithm:

1. The harvest is rinsed and allowed to drain.
2. Combine water with sugar and make syrup.
3. Combine all ingredients, bring the mixture to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, let cool.
4. The process is repeated two more times.
5. At the last stage, add citric acid and vanilla and cook for another 5 minutes.

The finished product is poured into clean jars, rolled up, and stored in the refrigerator, cellar, or basement.

Black mulberry jam without cooking

If the berry is not subjected to heat treatment, it completely retains its composition and healing properties.

To make jam take:

• mulberries - 1 kg;
• sugar - 1.5 kg.

Algorithm of actions:

1. After washing the products, you should give them time to dry thoroughly.There should be no water left in the mulberries.
2. The two ingredients are combined and blended using a blender until smooth and free of grains.

The mass is laid out in sterile jars, closed tightly with a plastic lid, and stored in the refrigerator.

Mulberry jam for the winter with cherries

Cherry dilutes the cloying sweetness of mulberry well and has a powerful aroma. In a duet, the two berries combine exceptionally well.

To prepare jam according to the recipe, take:

• mulberries - 1 kg;
• cherries - 0.5 kg;
• sugar - 700 g.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Wash mulberries and cherries and allow the water to drain.
2. Remove bones.
3. Place in a container in layers, sprinkling with sugar.
4. When the workpiece releases enough juice, it is placed over moderate heat. After boiling, stand for 5 minutes.
5. Allow to cool and bring to a boil again. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6. The third time the jam is left to boil for a quarter of an hour.
7. The finished product is placed in sterile jars, rolled up, and wrapped in a warm cloth.

When wrapped, the jam should cool naturally.

White mulberry jam with raspberries

You can make delicious and beautiful jam by combining white mulberries with raspberries. It is aesthetically attractive, has an unusual taste and helps with colds better than pharmacy syrups.

To make jam take:

• clean water - 240 ml;
• raspberries - 300 g;
• white mulberries - 960 g;
• sugar - 600 g.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Mulberry berries are selected when they are ripe and whole. Rinse and allow excess moisture to drain.
2. Pour berries with granulated sugar into containers in layers.
3. Leave for 3-5 hours to release the juice.
4. Cook the mulberry until it starts to boil over moderate heat.
5. Reduce heat, pour in boiling water, and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. If foam appears, remove it.
7. Allow to cool, reheat and simmer for 10 minutes.
8. To add sourness to sweet berries, lemon juice can be added.
9. Pour the jam into prepared containers and seal hermetically.

Homemade citrus mulberry jam

You should definitely try the combination of the usual mulberry with tropical, exotic notes of citrus.

To make jam take:

• mulberries - 1 kg;
• oranges - 2 pieces;
• sugar - 1 kg.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Mulberry berries are washed from dust, long stalks are removed, and allowed to drain.
2. In a wide container, crush the mulberries with sugar and set aside to release the juice.
3. Oranges are cut into pieces along with the peel.
4. Using a blender, citrus fruits are turned into puree.
5. Combine mulberries with lemon pulp and heat until sugar dissolves.
6. Allow the mass to cool and repeat heating again.
7. The final stage of thermal boiling lasts about half an hour.
8. The finished jam is ready to be rolled in pre-treated jars.

Terms and conditions of storage

Mulberries should be consumed immediately after harvesting the berries or processed as soon as possible. It does not last for a long time. To enjoy the taste of summer and its valuable qualities longer, the berries are frozen, dried, and canned.

In a dry room with good ventilation, dried mulberries can be stored for up to two years.Frozen berries are stored until the next harvest if they are not thawed several times. Mulberry jam does not last long. If large volumes are prepared, the product is recommended to be consumed within 18 months.

The basement or cellar must be dry, with stable temperature and ventilation. Raw, ground mulberries are placed on refrigerator shelves.

Reviews of mulberry jam

Conclusion

Mulberry jam must definitely dilute the pantry of a woman who cares about loved ones. The berry, familiar to everyone, is a source of useful substances, and inventive housewives have learned to impart an unusual taste and aroma to jam.Thus, sweet mulberry can delight a person, nourish the body and heal all year round.

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