Viburnum compote for winter storage
Description
The drink is quick and easy to prepare. Viburnum is a berry with a unique taste. Due to its bitterness, it's not everyone's favorite. However, if you properly prepare viburnum compote for winter, almost everyone will enjoy it. After all, just a slight bitterness is enough to give it that distinctive viburnum flavor. Cold helps neutralize the bitter taste, which is why viburnum is usually harvested after the first frosts. But if you decide to gather it earlier, don't worry—your regular freezer will help. Simply keep the berries in the freezer for 5–6 hours, or preferably overnight. However, you can skip this step if you like the berry's characteristic tang. Add sugar to your taste. Otherwise, the method is simple. The drink is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Take the ingredients for preparing viburnum compote for winter.
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Step 2
Pluck the viburnum berries into a bowl and wash them thoroughly.
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Step 3
Mash the viburnum well by any method—either with a masher or a wooden pestle.
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Step 4
Transfer the resulting pulp to a sieve and strain.
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Step 5
Set the viburnum juice aside.
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Step 6
Place the pulp with the seeds into a saucepan.
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Step 7
Pour in water, place over heat, and simmer for 10 minutes after boiling.
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Step 8
Strain the decoction from the pulp and add the viburnum juice to it.
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Step 9
Add sugar to the compote and mix.
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Step 10
Bring the compote to a boil once more, then turn off the heat. Pour into sterilized jars. Seal with lids, turn upside down, and wrap in a blanket until completely cooled.
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Step 11
Delicious and healthy viburnum compote for winter, store in a cool place.