Very tasty and beautiful dogwood jam
Removing the pits from dogwood berries without deforming them is a nearly impossible task. And there's no need to burden yourself with unnecessary work in the middle of your harvesting season, when you can make delicious dogwood jam with pits—delicious and incredibly beautiful. This dessert can be served with tea and buns, pancakes, fritters and other homemade baked goods.
Ingredients:
- dogwood berries – 350 g;
- sugar – 0.5 kg;
- water – 100 ml.
How to make dogwood jam for the winter
It is advisable to prepare this jam from ripe, but not overripe berries - this way the dogwood will remain whole after cooking, and the syrup will be clear and beautiful.
If the berries are slightly unripe, they need to be pierced with a toothpick to release more juice during the cooking process.
Wash and sort the dogwoods, removing the stems if necessary. Bring a few liters of clean water to a boil in a large saucepan. Place the dogwoods in a wide metal sieve or colander. If you're making a large batch of jam at once, it's best to divide the berries into small portions, approximately 300 g each. Place the berries in the sieve in boiling water and steep for 30-60 seconds. Blanching the dogwoods will soften them, making it easier to extract the juice when making the jam. Blanching will also prevent the skins from cracking.
Pour sugar into a saucepan or bowl for cooking jam, add water and place on the stove.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally to help the sugar dissolve in the water faster.
When the syrup is completely smooth and begins to boil, add the blanched dogwood. After it returns to a boil, simmer for about 7 minutes, stirring the jam with a wooden spoon. Turn off the heat and let the jam cool completely.
A total of 3 batches (boiling and resting) are needed. During the second and third batches, reduce the cooking time to 5 minutes.
When foam appears on the surface, it should be removed with a spoon or slotted spoon.
Pour the hot jam into thoroughly washed and steam-sterilized jars (in the oven). Cool, cover with lids, and then can for winter. Dogwood jam can be stored at room temperature, but in a dark, well-ventilated area. It's best to keep this preserve in a cellar. Keep in mind that jam with pits has a relatively short shelf life—about a year.
Happy harvesting and bon appétit!
