Currant

It is very important to be able to properly store currants of any kind. Not only its shelf life depends on this, but also whether it will be possible to save most of the vitamin elements during storage.

Irga is a tree whose height can reach 5-6 meters. Its fruits are dark purple with a pink tint. The taste of the berries is sweet, but due to the lack of some sourness it seems bland. From an adult tree you can collect from 10 to 30 kilograms of useful fruits. And what to do with such a harvest? There are many options, but today we would like to dwell in more detail on the preparation of compotes.

Currant is a juicy and aromatic berry that not only has excellent taste, but also a lot of vitamins and minerals. Unfortunately, its ripening period is so short that we do not have time to fully enjoy the taste of the berry. They have been trying to prepare it for the winter for a long time.The most common method is canning berries. But, when cooked, currants lose most of their beneficial properties. Therefore, drying black currants is the most effective method that will preserve not only the taste, but also the beneficial properties of currants.

One of the most versatile berries in cooking is the cherry. It makes delicious jam and preserves, it adds a pleasant sourness to desserts, and is also suitable for sauce for meat. In addition to the fact that this berry is delicious, it is also good for health. The most convenient and fastest way to prepare fresh cherries for the winter is to freeze them.

This homemade apple compote is easy to prepare. A simple recipe suitable for both beginners and experienced housewives. The recipe can be used as a basis for preparing a whole series of apple compotes with the addition of various red berries for flavor variety.