Blueberries are incredibly tasty and healthy. The high content of anthocyanin, vitamin C, malic and citric acids in this berry provided it with a place even in the diet of British military pilots from the Second World War. It was blueberry jam that was included in their rations. Of course, many housewives seek to make stocks from such a wonderful gift of nature. What is the best way to preserve all its usefulness? Blueberries in their own juice retain a maximum of vitamins and are very popular with children and adults.
Recipe
Keep in mind that blueberries in their own juice during the cooking process lose 30% of the original volume. This must be taken into account when choosing and preparing cans. The container must be thoroughly washed and fried in the oven for half an hour. Fresh berries need to be poured with cold water and allowed to stand for about an hour, this is necessary so that all midges emerge. After this, the blueberries are washed, foxes and other garbage are removed from the placer. Now we take a large pot or bowl, basin, where it will be convenient to put the banks. From three liters of berries, 4 half-liter jars of the finished product are obtained. We put the container in the water so that it reaches 4/5 of the height. Turn on a slow fire and sterilize. Blueberries in their own juice will boil little by little, so you need to monitor and report the berries as needed. Cans should be placed only in cold water, but in no case in hot water, otherwise the glass will burst. Covers for preservation also need to be sterilized, for this it is enough to boil them for 5-10 minutes, this procedure will not harm them, but they will kill all the microbes. When blueberries in their own juice are almost ready, that is, the berries will no longer decrease in volume, you can add a teaspoon of granulated sugar to each jar, but you can not do this, and without it preservation is perfectly preserved.
Such almost ready-made jars need to be covered with lids and sterilized for another 5 minutes, after which you can get out of the water and roll up. As you can see, cooking blueberries in their own juice is very simple and does not require much effort. Banks are best wrapped up and left warm overnight, and then can be transferred to the basement or pantry. Such a workpiece can safely stand at room temperature for the whole winter, unless, of course, your household does not eat it in the first place. Another plus that blueberries have in their own juice is that the recipe does not require sugar. So, such a dessert is suitable for those who suffer from diabetes, and those who observe harmony. You can eat it in its pure form or eat it with cottage cheese, as well as a natural fruit component for homemade yogurt. Such a preparation is tasty as a filling for pancakes, pies and other pastries, as well as an ingredient for the preparation of sweet or sweet and sour sauces. It can be used to make cocktails: milk, fruit and berry or alcohol.
Blueberry jam, like traditional raspberry jam, is an excellent remedy for colds. The antibacterial properties of this berry are practically not lost during heat treatment.