Gooseberry jam - recipes for the winter

Ruby or emerald gooseberries in a transparent syrup, viscous with sweetness, carry a secret - a walnut. An even bigger secret and surprise for eaters is that not all berries are walnuts, but only some.

Gooseberry is a small shrub whose branches are in most cases covered with sharp thorns. The berries are quite large, with a dense skin. The color of the fruit can be golden yellow, emerald green, green burgundy, red and black. The taste characteristics of gooseberries are very high. The fruits of the bush have a rich sweet and sour taste, so winter gooseberry preparations are very popular. Today we will talk about red varieties of gooseberries, and teach you how to make wonderful jam from these berries.

There are some varieties of jam that, once you try them, you will never forget them. They are difficult to prepare, but believe me, it's worth it. Gooseberry jam can be prepared in several ways, and in any case it will be delicious, but “Tsar’s Emerald Jam” is something special. A jar of this jam is opened only on major holidays and every drop is enjoyed. Want to try?

Ivan Michurin himself was involved in breeding the black gooseberry variety. It was he who decided to combine black currants with emerald gooseberries in one berry in order to achieve maximum concentration of vitamins and taste. He succeeded, and if green gooseberry jam is considered royal, then black gooseberry jam can be called imperial.

The magical taste of jam prepared according to the old recipe of our grandmothers will surprise even the most sophisticated gourmets.

Ancient recipes are distinguished by the fact that they have been tested over the years. And our grandmothers and great-grandmothers also cooked according to them. Gooseberry jam with vodka is one of these proven recipes.

In order to prepare an unusual emerald gooseberry jam, we use slightly unripe berries. Ideally, they will be approximately the same size.

If you are a gooseberry lover, then you probably love both healthy and beautiful gooseberry jam. We suggest using our simple recipe and making homemade gooseberry jam.