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Prunes are a type of plum that is grown specifically for drying. It is also common to call prunes the dried fruits of this shrub. Fresh prunes have a pleasant sweet and sour taste, and dried fruits are very aromatic and healthy.

Blueberries are famous for their beneficial properties. Including enough berries in your diet every day can strengthen and even restore your vision. The problem is that the season for fresh fruits is short-lived, so housewives come to the aid of various blueberry preparations that will allow them to enjoy the taste of summer all winter long.

Kiwi preparations are not as popular as, for example, raspberries, strawberries or gooseberries, but to surprise guests, you can make kiwi jam. This dessert can be made in various ways. Today we will try to consider the most popular recipes among housewives.

There are many varieties of elderberry, but there are two main varieties: red elderberry and black elderberry. However, only black elderberry fruits are safe for culinary purposes. This plant also has healing properties. Syrups made from the fruits and flowers of black elderberry help fight colds and viral diseases, strengthen the digestive tract and fight “women’s” diseases.

So autumn has come. And with it comes a unique, and very cheap, fruit. This is quince. Many people do not know what to do with the harvest. Meanwhile, winter preparations from quince are a godsend. Compotes, preserves, jams, pie fillings, etc. What about a dessert called quince marmalade without thickeners?

Orange is a bright, juicy and very aromatic fruit. Homemade marmalade made from oranges will certainly lift your spirits and satisfy even the most sophisticated gastronomic cravings. It contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives, which is an added bonus for this dessert. Now let's look at the main ways to make orange marmalade at home.

The topic of sweet preparations for the winter is always relevant. Red currants make us especially happy in cold weather and slush. And not only with its optimistic, positive-only color. Vitamins served on the table in the form of aromatic marshmallows with a slight sourness are a miracle! Well, we can’t help but say that this yummy can be prepared in combination with other berries or fruits. The main thing is to want and have a great recipe on hand!

Since ancient times, cucumber has been revered as an ideal appetizer for any hot dish or strong drink. It is good both fresh and canned. But this recipe for preparing cucumbers for the winter is disconcerting in its unexpectedness! Try making this unusual cucumber jam according to an old recipe.

This unusual recipe for preparing pears with vinegar is easy to prepare, although it takes two days. But this will not scare away true lovers of original taste. Moreover, the process is very simple, and the unusual taste of pickled pears - sweet and sour - will diversify the menu and surprise household members and guests.

If you are thinking about what to make from sea buckthorn for the winter, I suggest making healthy jam from sea buckthorn with pumpkin.The healthy homemade preparation prepared according to this unusual recipe contains a lot of vitamins and has a very beautiful, bright, rich, sunny orange color.

If you combine birch sap with raisins and sugar according to certain recipes, you will get a tasty, healthy, refreshing, carbonated drink.