Delicious thorn compote with seeds for the winter without sterilization

The recipe for such a preparation, generously seasoned with step-by-step photos taken 😉, I invite you to make with me today.

How to prepare thorn compote for the winter without sterilization

We will need enough blackthorn berries to fill approximately 1/3 of a three-liter jar.

The first step is to sort through the thorns, remove all stalks, debris and damaged fruits. It is advisable to take berries that are not quite ripe, with a little greenery – just right!

We wash the blackthorn under running water and give the berries time to dry a little.

In the meantime, let's take care of the jar. For my recipe, I took a 3-liter jar, but by changing the proportions accordingly, you can roll up the compote for the winter in either a liter or two-liter container. The jar should be thoroughly washed and slightly dried. Can you sterilize, but personally, I always skip this step in this recipe.

Fill the jar with berries to 1/3 of the volume.

Pour boiling water over the berries to the very top of the neck, cover with a clean lid, and let sit for 15 minutes.

At this time, measure out 1.5 cups (375 grams) of granulated sugar.

After the specified time, we put a mesh on the neck of the jar and pour all the liquid into a pan with sugar.

Turn on the gas and let our syrup boil. You can stir the syrup several times to help the sugar dissipate faster.

Pour the boiling syrup into the jar of berries using a wide funnel. Immediately cover with a sterile lid and roll up the workpiece.

Now all that remains is to turn the jar over. We do this in order to check the quality of the twist. Wrap the compote in a warm blanket so that it cools slowly.

After a day, the finished sloe compote can be sent to its place of permanent storage - in the basement or cellar. Before using, taste it and, if necessary, dilute it with cool water to taste.