Viburnum compote: benefits for a child and an adult, how to make a drink with apples, honey, recipes for winter preparations

Rules for preparing berries

Berry picking starts in September. In order for the viburnum to pick up sweets well, it is recommended to collect it after the arrival of the first frosts. Ripe fruits have a bright red color without veins – this is the main indicator that they are ripe.

Before preparing blanks and healthy compotes for the winter, viburnum undergoes special preparation. Let’s look at what are the main recommendations for pre-treatment of fruits:

• viburnum should be thoroughly washed in running water and remove all branches;
• so that it does not taste bitter, the berries can be frozen by holding in the freezer for 2-3 hours;
• another way to remove the bitter taste is to soak them in water for 5 minutes.

Video “Viburnum compote recipe”

From this video you will learn how to make a delicious compote of viburnum berries.

fresh drink

Kalina has many useful substances, which makes these fruits in demand in the household. The main benefit of berries is the content of vitamins A and E. Compote prepared from these fruits can be stored for a long time. To do this, prepare sterilized jars for seaming for the winter. In addition to viburnum fruits, various fruits and spices can also be added to the broth. There are several ways to prepare viburnum compotes.

Traditional way

The traditional recipe for homemade viburnum compote is prepared using the following ingredients:

• 2 kg fresh or frozen berries;
• 750 grams of sugar;
• 750 ml water.

Even if the fruits were harvested in late autumn, they still have bitterness. To get a pleasant and fragrant compote, add more sugar.

Recipe:

1. Rinse the viburnum thoroughly in a colander.
2. Dip a colander with berries into a boiling saucepan for a couple of minutes.
3. Sprinkle the berries on a dry surface to drain the water.
4. Prepare the syrup: Add sugar in small portions to boiling water until the water is smooth.
5. Put the berries in a container and fill them with hot syrup.

With apples

The recipe for a delicious viburnum and apple compote is prepared with the following ingredients:

• 300 g of viburnum fruits;
• 0,5 kg of apples;
• 500 grams of sugar;
• 2 L of water.

To prepare an aromatic apple-flavored drink, follow these recommendations:

1. Peel the apples from the core and cut them into small slices.
2. Prepare the syrup in a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
3. Add all the ingredients to boiling water, boil the resulting broth for about 10 minutes.
4. Pour the finished drink into a suitable container and let cool.

Preservation

Compote from viburnum is stored for a short time. To prolong the intake of useful vitamins in the winter, many housewives make preparations from berries for the winter.

Classic method

For a traditional viburnum spin, take the following ingredients:

• 2 kg of viburnum fruits;
• 750 grams of sugar;
• 750 ml water.

Prepare canned compote according to the following recipe:

1. Dip the peeled berries in a colander for a couple of minutes in boiling water.
2. Put the boiled viburnum on a dry surface and let the water drain.
3. Prepare the syrup by gradually adding the sugar to the saucepan.
4. Arrange the viburnum in prepared jars and pour over the syrup.
5. Place jars with ready-made broth for sterilization in a saucepan and cover with a lid on top.
6. Large jars are recommended to be sterilized for about 30 minutes, smaller volumes can be reduced by 10 minutes.
7. Close the finished compote with lids and leave to cool, wrapped in a blanket.

Compote from viburnum is concentrated. When eating it, dilute it with the right amount of water. Also, you can not store open compote for more than 3 days. It is recommended to choose jars of small volume for preparations for the winter.

With honey

Viburnum compote with the addition of honey will be an excellent drink for the winter period. To get a boost of energy and improve immunity in the most severe frosts, it is recommended to replace sugar with honey. For this you will need the following ingredients:

• 150 g of natural honey;
• 1 glass of berries;
• 1 L of water.

To prepare a drink with honey, follow the instructions:

1. Peel the ripe fruits from the twigs, rinse well and put on the bottom of the jars.
2. Fill jars with hot water and set to sterilize for 20 minutes.
3. When the broth acquires a pale pink hue, add honey.
4. Boil the finished drink for another 5 minutes and close the lids.
5. Cover the jars with a blanket to cool for 3 hours.

With oranges

To prepare a delicious compote of viburnum and oranges, adhere to the following proportions:

• 1,5 kg of berries;
• 0,5 kg orange;
• 750 grams of sugar;
• 5 g ground cinnamon;
• Xnumx vanilla;
• 750 ml water.

Drink recipe:

1. Remove all the seeds from the oranges and cut them into half rings.
2. Prepare the berries: Wash thoroughly, peel and dry on a paper towel.
3. In a saucepan, prepare the syrup, gradually adding granulated sugar until a homogeneous liquid is obtained.
4. Add all other ingredients to boiling water.
5. Boil the compote until the fruits begin to burst.
6. Pour hot compote into pre-sterilized jars and close with lids.
7. Sterilize the finished broth in jars for up to 30 minutes.
8. Let the jars cool by turning them over and covering them with a blanket.

Citrus fruits can be easily replaced with orange juice following the same preparation instructions.

Without sterilization

To preserve all the beneficial properties and vitamins, you can use the recipe without pasteurization. For this you will need:

• 1 glass of berries;
• 1 a glass of granulated sugar;
• 1 L of water.

Cooking Instructions:

1. Crush the pre-peeled berries in a bowl with a fork to form juice.
2. Remove the juice in a separate container.
3. Pour the peel and seeds of the fruit with cold water and boil for 10 minutes.
4. Strain the finished broth, add the reserved juice and sugar.
5. Boil the drink until the sugar is completely dissolved.
6. Pour the decoction into sterilized jars and screw on the lids.
7. Store the finished viburnum compote in a dark and cool place.

Kalina has the properties of increasing immunity, removing toxins from the body, lowering blood pressure and overall strengthening women’s health.

With the addition of honey and oranges, this drink is also used in the treatment of tonsillitis and other infectious diseases in the cold season. The recipes for making viburnum compote are simple, and their benefits are considered invaluable.