Blueberry compote for winter storage
Description
For preparing blueberry compote for winter, I use 30 grams of sugar per liter. The berries themselves are not very tart, so I use a small amount of sugar; if you prefer a sweeter compote, you can add more. Check the recipe. Ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Freshly picked blueberries need to be sorted, removing the numerous leaves that come mixed in with the berries. Rinse.
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Step 2
Prepare the sugar syrup in advance: add sugar and a little citric acid to water and bring to a boil.
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Step 3
While the syrup is being prepared, place the prepared berries into previously sterilized jars. Boil the lids.
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Step 4
Pour hot sugar syrup into the jars. Place a special jar rack or a clean cloth folded several times at the bottom of the pot in which the compote will be sterilized. Put the jar on the rack.
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Step 5
Cover the container with a lid and sterilize the liter jar in boiling water for about 8 minutes, then seal it.
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Step 6
Blueberry compote for winter is ready.