Cloudberry compote for the winter

Among the many preparations for the winter, cloudberry compote cannot but stand out for its originality and unusual taste and aroma. After all, cloudberries do not grow in an ordinary garden, they must be looked for in deserted places, in swamps. This northern berry is a real exotic for southerners, since it is unrealistic to transport ripe berries over any distance, it will turn out to be a complete mess. But lately they have been selling it frozen, and many have the opportunity not only to try it, but also to prepare several jars of it for the winter.

Secrets of making cloudberry compotes

The cloudberry itself is a very tricky berry. At first it becomes pinkish-white, then almost red and it seems that it has already ripened. Yes, and it tastes pleasant, with a slight sourness, and in appearance it is very similar to raspberries. The berries are fairly easy to pick and are firm and firm. But, it turns out that at this stage the cloudberry is not yet ripe at all. It finally ripens when it becomes golden-orange and its taste and aroma change amazingly – they become unlike any other berry.

But here’s the problem – at this stage of full maturity, cloudberries become so soft and juicy that it must be collected and transported very carefully, otherwise the berries will turn into compote ahead of time. Therefore, it is often harvested unripe, especially since it ripens very quickly in heat and also deteriorates quickly if stored in a room and not immediately processed.

But, returning to cloudberry compote for the winter, it can be prepared both from a ripe orange berry, and from an unripe, reddish one. The latter is even easier to deal with, but its aroma is not yet so penetrating. Therefore, it is better if you can mix berries of different degrees of maturity.

Cloudberries grow in places very remote from roads and other air polluting objects, so you don’t have to worry too much about the cleanliness of the berries.

But for some housewives, the issue of cleanliness is in the foreground, and they still prefer to wash the berries once again and be sure to tear off the sepals from them. In this case, they can be advised to do it very carefully, only slightly sprinkling it with water or dipping it in clean water in a colander so as not to crush the berry and then be sure to dry it on a towel.

If we consider the recipes for various cloudberry compotes, then we can see that everywhere they try to subject the berries to minimal heat treatment. Either boil for literally 5 minutes, or just pour hot syrup at all. And this is no accident – after all, in the cloudberry itself, and in other berries that accompany it in compotes, there are a lot of vitamins and nutrients that it is desirable to save. And since the cloudberry itself has strong bactericidal properties, the blanks from it are well preserved even for several years.

Since the berry compote is more than half water, serious requirements are imposed on its quality – it must be cleaned through a filter, and even better spring.

Traditional recipe for cloudberry compote

If we proceed from the calculation that three-liter jars are used to prepare compote for the winter, then according to the recipe for one of them, the following components will be needed:

• about two liters of water;
• 500 g cloudberries;
• 500 d Sahara.

It is not difficult to prepare cloudberry compote for the winter according to a traditional recipe.

1. To begin with, sugar syrup is prepared: all the sugar is poured into boiling water and boiled for about 5 minutes until it is completely dissolved.
2. Prepared berries are poured into a clean jar, poured with hot syrup and covered with a boiled metal lid.
3. A jar of compote is placed in a saucepan on a small napkin, poured into a saucepan with hot water so that it reaches at least the shoulders of the jar.
4. Turn on the heating under the pan and, after boiling, sterilize the jar with all the contents for 15-20 minutes.
5. The jar is rolled up and placed upside down under a blanket until it cools completely.

Cloudberry compote recipe without sterilization

You can make compote from cloudberries for the winter without sterilization. The basic recipe is described below, following which a drink is prepared from the same ingredients in a simpler way.

• Pour 2 liters of water into an enamel pan and heat to a boil.
• Prepared berries are poured into a pot of boiling water and blanched there for literally 2-3 minutes.

  

• After that, the fire is turned off for a while, and the berries are carefully transferred with a slotted spoon into a clean and pre-sterilized three-liter jar.
• 500 g of sugar, according to the recipe, are poured into the pan and the water is again heated to a boil.
• After the sugar is completely dissolved, the berries in a jar are poured with boiling sugar syrup and immediately rolled up with a sterile lid.

How to close cloudberry compote with citric acid

Citric acid is quite often used when rolling cloudberry compote for the winter, since it not only provides additional safety for the workpiece, but also gives it an interesting taste.

The ingredients for this recipe for the winter are available to everyone:

• 250 g cloudberries;
• Xnumx g of granulated sugar;
• 1 L of water;
• 1 g citric acid.

And the preparation of compote for the winter is quite traditional:

1. Sugar syrup is prepared from sugar and water.
2. When the sugar is completely dissolved, add citric acid to it.
3. Pour berries with syrup and leave to cool for 2-3 hours.
4. Then place a container with syrup on the fire of the stove, heat to a boil and cook for about 3-4 minutes.
5. The drink is poured into prepared sterile jars, rolled up and wrapped in a blanket, cooled.

Cloudberry compote recipe with strawberries

Cloudberries and wild strawberries ripen at different times, so to combine two wonderful flavors in one twist, you should use frozen strawberries.

You will need:

• 250 g cloudberries;
• 250 g of thawed strawberries;
• 400 grams of sugar;
• 2 liters of water.

And the process of making compote is quite prosaic.

1. Sterile jars are filled with prepared berries.
2. Syrup is prepared from water and sugar, which is used to pour berries in jars.

After rolling, jars with compote must be wrapped upside down for additional sterilization, and then they can be stored in a cool basement or pantry for up to three years.

Fragrant cloudberry and strawberry compote

Garden strawberries or strawberries can ripen at a variety of times, up to the end of July. In addition, there are remontant varieties that ripen throughout the summer. Therefore, the recipe for cloudberry compote with strawberries for the winter has a right to exist.

The manufacturing technology is the same as in the previous recipe, and the components are selected in the following quantities:

• 200 g cloudberries;
• Xnumx strawberry;
• 1,5 L of water;
• 300 g of honey.

If you like a drink prepared according to this recipe, then if possible, honey can be added instead of sugar to any of the preparations described here.

Compote recipe for the winter from cloudberries and blueberries

Cloudberries and blueberries often grow close to each other and also ripen around the same time. Therefore, these two berries are asking to be combined in one blank for the winter.

In addition, blueberries are able to diversify not only the taste of cloudberries, but also color the drink in an attractive bright shade.

To prepare compote, you can use any of the above technologies, and the proportions of the ingredients are approximately as follows:

• 400 g cloudberries;
• 200 g blueberries;
• 2 liters of water;
• Xnumx ginger;
• 400 d Sahara.

How to make compote for the winter from cloudberries and blackberries

If the taste of blueberries does not attract, then it is quite possible to replace it with another black berry – blackberries. Taste sensations will be completely different, and in their structure the berries are very similar to each other. In addition, blackberries, having a whole range of medicinal properties, in one company with cloudberries will create an impenetrable barrier for many diseases.

Since blackberries are also very sweet in taste, the quantity and proportions of the ingredients for making the drink can be used from the previous recipe. Of the additional spices, vanilla, star anise and cinnamon will go well with them.

Cloudberry and apple compote

Apples are such a versatile fruit that they pair perfectly with almost any fruit and berry. To make a delicious drink for the winter you will need:

• 500 g cloudberries;
• Xnumx apples;
• 2 liters of water;
• a pinch of cinnamon;
• 600 d Sahara.

When making compote for the winter according to this recipe, it is necessary, first of all, to take into account the dense structure of apples.

1. First, as usual, prepare a syrup of water and sugar.
2. Apples are de-seeded and cut into small cubes.
3. Then they are placed in syrup, cinnamon is added and boiled for about 15-20 minutes.
4. Finally, berries are poured into the syrup, brought to a boil and immediately distributed into sterile jars.
5. Immediately, the banks are rolled up and cooled in the heat in an inverted state.

How to cook cloudberry compote for the winter in a slow cooker

A slow cooker is simply obliged to facilitate work in the kitchen, so it can also help in preparing cloudberry compote for the winter.

This recipe uses the same ingredients in the same proportions as in the classic version.

The cooking process consists of literally two or three steps.

1. Prepared berries are poured into a multicooker bowl, sugar is added and left to infuse for about 10 minutes.
2. Pour them with water and turn on the “extinguishing” mode for 15-20 minutes.
3. After that, the finished drink can be poured into sterile jars and rolled up.

Cloudberry compote storage rules

Banks with cloudberry compote are stored in a cool place without light in winter. The temperature should not be particularly higher than +15°+16°C. Such premises can be a basement, an attic or a cellar. With a small number of jars, they can be stored in the refrigerator. Under these conditions, the shelf life can be a year or even more. In other conditions, the shelf life can be reduced to six months or several months.

Conclusion

Cloudberry compote is a unique preparation for the winter, which will not only help remind you of a hot summer during a harsh winter, but also has healing properties that are stronger than those of raspberries. And its unique taste and aroma will surely impress guests during any family celebration.