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Gooseberry compote "Mojito" is distinguished by an unusual combination of berry sourness and a refreshing mint flavor. In summer, such a compote will perfectly refresh, and in winter it will support immunity with vitamins. And the best part is that even a novice housewife will cope with its preparation.
Tasty and he althy
The two main qualities of gooseberry Mojito compote prepared for the winter are, undoubtedly, taste and he alth benefits. In addition to the standard recipe, which includes gooseberries and mint leaves, there are also options with the addition of orange and currants. At the same time, you can choose any currant: red, white and even black, it will add color to the drink.
Many mistakenly believe that Mojito and Tarragon are the same recipe, just with a different name. This is not true. To prepare the latter, tarragon is required - an herb from the wormwood family, sometimes it is also called tarragon. Although, of course, to get a richer taste, you can add a little tarragon to the Gooseberry Mojito compote recipe for the winter.
This compote perfectly quenches thirst inhot days, and in winter, with a bright taste, it will remind you of warm summer days. In addition, the berries, cooked in strict accordance with the recipe, will retain the set of vitamins needed during the autumn and winter period.
It is worth noting that each hostess may have a different taste of a drink prepared according to the same classic recipe. It all depends on the variety of selected berries - some may be more sour, others - sweeter.
Classic recipe for gooseberry compote "Mojito"
The list of ingredients needed to make compote is short: 350 grams of berries, a glass of sugar, a slice of lemon and a little mint (3-5 sprigs will be enough).
Depending on personal taste preferences, you can increase the amount of sugar and lemon, but with mint it is better not to overdo it, otherwise it will turn out to be too tart drink. It is better to add a mint leaf to an already prepared compote.
Lemon can be replaced with a fresh lime or a teaspoon of citric acid.
1. Wash gooseberries, sort out, get rid of bad, rotten berries. Ponytails do not need to be trimmed.
2. Scald a three-liter jar with boiling water and fill with gooseberries.
3. Add lemon.
4. Pour boiling water into the jar to the very top, close the lid and leave for 20 minutes.
5. Pour the water back into the pot and bring to a boil.
6. Pour sugar into a jar, pour boiled water and roll up.
After the prepared jars of gooseberry compote are rolled up, you should carefully wrap them inthick blanket and leave in this state for two days.
Recipe for gooseberry compote "Mojito" with black currant
The ink-scarlet color of currant berries will enhance the appearance of the drink, and their juicy spicy aroma is in harmony with the mild taste of gooseberries.
For a three-liter jar of compote you will need:
gooseberries –300 grams;
currant - 250-300 grams;
sugar - 150-200 grams;
water - 3 liters
Cooking:
1. Sterilize the jar.
2. Prepare syrup from sugar and water.
3. Place berries in a hot jar.
4. After the sugar is completely dissolved, pour the syrup into a jar.
5. Order and keep warm.
You can store it after a day.
Recipe for gooseberry compote "Mojito" from frozen berries
If fresh berries were not at hand, frozen gooseberries are also suitable for compote. To prepare a drink, you can use the ingredients of both the classic recipe and the recipe with the addition of currants, oranges or limes.
Process:
1. Bring water mixed with sugar to a boil.
2. Dip unfrozen berries into the resulting sugar syrup.
3. Pour the compote into a jar, roll it up and warm it.
Gooseberry is an inexpensive berry that grows almost throughout Russia, so compote at cost will be much cheaper than store-bought juices. ToIn addition, fruits easily tolerate transportation and long-term storage. Fresh compote can be prepared a week or two after picking the berries.
Do not forget about the benefits, because gooseberries contain vitamins A, C and P, fiber, iron and calcium. This compote is recommended for people who have problems with urination, chronic constipation.
The compote itself does not have a bright color and smell, but the addition of an orange or currant can help with this.
Important! Gooseberries contain acid, so people suffering from ulcers, enterocolitis and diarrhea are not recommended to eat it. Such a ban also applies to drinks prepared on the basis of this berry.
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