Description

Compote from serviceberry for the winter will provide you with the necessary vitamins, and will also become the hallmark of your winter preserves. Few people today want to break away from the standards and make a healthy winter drink from something other than cherries or other equally popular products. Irga is a unique, very small apple of rich purple or red color. Unlike ranetki, which are very similar in size, irga are really very sweet apples. It will be a joy to prepare compote from them, because such small fruits will fit perfectly in any jar.
Such conservation will look very original; it can even be presented as a gift. However, to do this, the compote must first be prepared. You will learn how to prepare compote from shadberry apples at home from a simple and clear recipe with step-by-step photos. After cooking, the compote will have a very attractive and delicate aroma. After some time and after opening a bottle of such compote, the apples themselves will become softer and more tender. Needless to say that any homemade drink will be healthier and tastier than those sold in stores? Let's start preparing a delicious and simple compote from serviceberry apples for the winter.

Ingredients

Irgi compote for the winter - recipe

Before we start cooking the compote itself, we need to prepare glass containers. We wash and sterilize the selected jars with lids in any convenient and suitable way..


Irga bears fruit in the second half of summer, then it needs to be collected and then covered. Wash all the collected fruits thoroughly several times in cold water, then let them dry at room temperature.


The prepared jars must be filled with washed and dry apples: it will be enough if the shadberry takes up a third of the entire volume of the jar as shown in the photo.


Now the process of infusion and preparation of the compote base begins. Boil clean water in a saucepan or kettle, pour boiling water over the shadberry in jars and leave until it cools completely, covering with lids.


After the water in the jars has cooled completely, pour it into a saucepan and add more water so that the resulting volume can completely fill the selected jars to the top. Bring the liquid to a boil again. The amount of sugar indicated in the ingredients is suitable for one three-liter jar of compote. Pour sugar into the jar for the shadberry, pour boiling water from the pan.

Irga is a tall tree (grows up to six meters). The fruits have a rich purple color, tinged with pink. They vaguely resemble currants. The berry tastes sweet and does not contain acid. Up to 30 kilograms of harvest are harvested from one tree. The collection is carried out in the second ten days of July. The fruits do not ripen evenly. This unique fruit should be used in making drinks. How to make compote preparations from serviceberry?

Due to their taste, the berries must be supplemented with sour fruits or special additives during the preparation of compote.

The fruit contains small amounts of tannins and is therefore tasteless. To acquire the taste properties of the drink, you should add fruits that contain enough acid. For example:

  • citrus;
  • lemon acid;
  • vinegar;
  • astringent berries.

You can preserve the drink using sterilization; it is also possible to seal it without it, then you should take more berries and sugar and less water. The concentrated juice must be diluted before serving.

To increase storage duration, the following rules should be followed:

  • compliance with the methodology;
  • recipes;
  • proper preparation of berries: washing and selection;
  • sterilization of jars and lids.

Selection and preparation of the main ingredient

Berries should be picked after ripening. They must maintain their density. It is recommended to use unripe fruits for canning.

Before cooking the juice, it is necessary to sort out the crop. Separate overripe and bruised ones. After careful selection, rinse and dry.

How to make compote from shadberry at home

Preparing a drink for the winter has become a tradition passed down from generation to generation. To carry out conservation, you need to harvest the crop and get rid of the bad berries. Prepare jars in advance and sterilize them.

A simple recipe for the winter

For a 3 liter sterilized jar you need to take:

  • purified water - two liters;
  • irga - 0.7 kilograms;
  • granulated sugar – 0.3 kilograms.

Preparing to roll the compote:

  • you need to sort the fruits and put them in a jar;
  • Boil the sugar syrup for three minutes;
  • the container is filled with boiled syrup;
  • the container with the prepared compote is immersed in boiling water for three minutes;
  • fix the lid with a rolling machine;
  • Cover the resulting drink with a warm blanket for gradual cooling.

Without sterilization

If you can preserve without sterilization, you should do the following:

  1. Sterilize the empty jar over a boiling pan.
  2. Fill with irga, pour boiling water over it, let it brew.
  3. Pour the cooled liquid into a container and place on the fire until it boils.
  4. Then add sugar and citric acid to taste.
  5. Place the finished drink in a dark place until it cools.

Unfortunately, this method will take a little more time, but the berries will retain their beneficial properties.


With apples

A popular and affordable fruit is the apple. It will complement the taste of irgi well. To prepare the drink you will need (in kilograms):

  • granulated sugar – 0.3 kilograms;
  • serviceberry fruits – 0.2;
  • ripe apples – 0.25.

Sort through the fruits, transfer to a pre-sterilized container, cut the apples into 6 parts, remove the middle, dissolve sugar in warm liquid, boil until boiling, pour in syrup, close. Cover with a blanket and let cool.

With black currant

Required:

  • irga – 700 grams;
  • black currant berries – 300 grams;
  • three liters of water;
  • one and a half glasses of sugar;
  • half a teaspoon of citric acid.

Boil clean berries, put in a jar. Then granulated sugar and citric acid are added. The resulting compote should be boiled, sterilized and covered.


The drink takes on a sweet and sour taste.

With gooseberries

Required (in grams):

  • game – 300;
  • gooseberries – 200;
  • citric acid – 200;
  • sugar

Sort out the fruits, pour them into a saucepan, boil the syrup, pour into jars, and close with metal lids.

With red currants

Required:

  • game - 700 grams;
  • black currant – 300 grams;
  • water – 3 liters;
  • sugar – 0.4 kilograms per liter;

The shadberry should be filled with blackcurrant juice; dissolve sugar in it. Sterilize.


With cherry

You need to take:

  1. Sugar – 0.4 kilograms.
  2. Irga – 250 grams.
  3. Cherry – 250 grams.
  4. Three liters of water.

Sort the fruits, make sugar syrup, add and bring to a boil, immerse the container in a pan of hot water. Pour in the liquid. Roll up the contents. Turn over and cover with a blanket for a day.


With raspberries

To prepare the drink you need:

  • sugar – 0.3 kilograms;
  • irga – 400 grams;
  • raspberries – 100 grams;
  • two liters of water.

Place the fruits, make syrup, pour in, let cool, pour into a saucepan, boil, cover. Wrap in warm clothes (blanket, fur coat) and let cool.

Compote is used for colds, as it contains a sufficient amount of vitamins.

With cherry leaves

Adding leaves will make the drink tart.

Have to take:

  • granulated sugar – 0.3 kilograms;
  • irga – 400 grams;
  • cherry leaves - 100 grams;
  • citric acid – 0.03 kilograms;
  • water – 2.5 liters.

Cooking process:

  1. Sort through the fruits.
  2. Place layers of irgu on the bottom of the jar.
  3. Cook the syrup for three minutes.
  4. Fill the jar with the prepared syrup.
  5. The container with the prepared compote is immersed in boiling water for several minutes.
  6. We fix the lid with a rolling machine.
  7. Cover the resulting drink with a warm blanket for gradual cooling.

Compote from serviceberry for the winter is one of the simple and affordable options for preserving the nutritional and beneficial properties of an unusual berry. The leader in vitamin C content, it is easy to use, has a rich sweetness, and is incredibly good in both single and multi preparations where, combined with sour fruits, it makes the taste of the drink varied and unique.

How to cook compote from serviceberry?

Knowledge of what Iga is combined with in compote will allow you to make each preparation original and expressive. The berry has a rich sweet taste, which makes it seem cloying, so components with a high acid content are added to drinks: citrus fruits, red and black currants, cherries, apples, citric acid and even vinegar.

  1. A delicious compote of serviceberry for the winter can be prepared both with and without the sterilization process. In the second case, the compote should be concentrated: with a minimum amount of water and a maximum amount of berries and sugar. Thanks to this ratio, the workpiece will be stored for a long time and well.
  2. Any of the serviceberries will be ready for consumption no earlier than a month. This is how long it takes for the berries to impart their taste and color to the drink.

Compote of serviceberry for the winter without sterilization


The most popular option among housewives is a compote of serviceberry for the winter, a simple recipe for which does not include the sterilization process. With this method of canning, the berries retain their vitamins, and housewives save time and do not bother with dishes and boiling water. Minus - there is a lot of sugar, which acts as a preservative, plus - the compote is well stored even in a warm place.

Ingredients:

  • irga - 500 g;
  • sugar - 370 g;
  • boiling water - 2.5 l.

Preparation

  1. Package the washed fruits, pour boiling water for 5 minutes.
  2. Pour the boiling water into the pan and boil again.
  3. Pour sugar into the jar.
  4. Pour boiling water and roll up. To ensure that the sugar is evenly distributed, swirl the jar.
  5. Wrap the compote of fresh shadberry for the winter and let it cool.

Another recipe for compote from serviceberry, where you can get by with a minimum of ingredients and not waste time on sterilization - with citric acid. The latter will not only add sourness to the drink, but also, being a preservative, will ensure the safety of the product. In this case, the berries are still steamed with boiling water. In the latter case, they transfer their color and taste to the drink faster.

Ingredients:

  • irga - 1 kg;
  • water - 2.7 l;
  • sugar - 350 g;
  • citric acid - a pinch.

Preparation

  1. Pour boiling water over the serviceberry berries for 10 minutes.
  2. After time has passed, drain the water into another bowl, sweeten and acidify with citric acid and boil for a couple of minutes.
  3. Pour boiling liquid over the berries.
  4. Next, the compote from the serviceberry is rolled up with sterile lids for the winter and wrapped for a day.

Making compote from serviceberry is a reason to acquire not only useful, but also convenient preparations. We are talking about a concentrated drink that saves space on the shelf with preparations. It is made simply: the berries are poured with rich syrup and sterilized. The last step is necessary since the compote contains a lot of sugar, which causes fermentation.

Ingredients:

  • irga - 1 kg;
  • water - 1 l;
  • sugar - 340 g.

Preparation

  1. Pour sugar into the water and boil the syrup for 5 minutes over low heat. Pour over the berries.
  2. Cover the concentrated serviceberry compote for the winter with lids and sterilize for 15 minutes.
  3. Roll up and cool, having previously wrapped it.

Lovers of fragrant, sweet and sour preparations can prepare a compote of serviceberry with orange. Citrus will fill the drink with a refreshing taste and light tropical aroma, subtly highlighting the almond aroma of serviceberry berries. The orange will transfer its properties to the workpiece faster if you keep it in boiling water for a while before slicing.

Ingredients:

  • irga - 350 g;
  • orange - 100 g;
  • lemon - 2 slices;
  • sugar - 200 g;
  • water - 2.5 l.

Preparation

  1. Steam the orange with boiling water for a couple of minutes.
  2. Then cut the fruit into thin semicircular slices.
  3. Place along with lemon wedges on top of the berries.
  4. Fill with water and leave the workpiece for 10 minutes.
  5. Drain the water into another container, sweeten and boil for 2 minutes.
  6. Pour the syrup into jars.
  7. Roll up the compote with sterile lids, wrap it up, and cool it.

The simplest and most effective way to neutralize the sugariness of berries is to make a compote of serviceberry and apples. It is better to prepare the drink according to the traditional recipe, which is based on boiling the berries in sugar syrup for 10 minutes. This time is enough for the apples to become softer, and the compote itself undergoes gentle heat treatment, increasing its shelf life.

Ingredients:

  • irga - 150 g;
  • apple - 1 pc.;
  • water - 800 ml;
  • lemon slice - 2 pcs.;
  • sugar - 80 g.

Preparation

  1. Peel and cut the apple into slices, place in a saucepan with berries and lemon slices.
  2. In a separate container, boil the syrup from water and sugar.
  3. Pour the bubbling syrup over the fruits and berries. Cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Pour into a sterile container and roll up.

Many housewives prefer compote of serviceberry and cherries to other combinations. Everything about the drink is captivating: the appetizing shape of the berries, the sour taste, the subtle almond aroma coming from the cherry seeds and the pulp of the serviceberry. In addition, the berries undergo minimal heat treatment, preserving all vitamins, so this compote is an ideal preparation.

Ingredients:

  • irga - 300 g;
  • cherry - 500 g;
  • sugar - 400 g;
  • water - 2.5 l.

Preparation

  1. Place the berries in a jar.
  2. Pour boiling water over it for 10 minutes.
  3. After time has passed, drain the liquid and boil it with sugar for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour syrup over the berries and roll up.

Compote of serviceberry and currants is a symbol of a useful, healthy, mega vitamin preparation. Due to the fact that both berries contain a huge supply of vitamin C, with this drink you can fight colds, improve appetite and tone the body. Since currants contain a lot of acid that causes fermentation, it is better to sterilize the compote.

Ingredients:

  • irga - 700 g;
  • black currant - 300 g;
  • water - 3 l;
  • sugar - 370 g;
  • citric acid - a pinch.

Preparation

  1. Make syrup from water, sugar and citric acid.
  2. Pour syrup over the berries and sterilize the jars for 10 minutes.

It is not at all necessary to look for a company of berries for the sweet fruits of the serviceberry. The same mint can make even the most piquant and memorable, filling a standard set of syrup and berries with a refreshing aroma. In order for the fragrant herb to fully impart its fragrance to the hot syrup, the compote should be boiled a little.

Ingredients:

  • irga - 600 g;
  • water - 2.5 l;
  • sugar - 450 g;
  • mint sprig - 3 pcs.;
  • citric acid - 5 g.

Preparation

  1. Boil water, add sugar and lemon and cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Cover the berries with syrup and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add mint sprigs to the pan and simmer for another 2 minutes.
  4. Pour the compote into sterile containers and sterilize for 15 minutes.

Nothing prevents you from making irgi for the winter without sugar. Fortunately, irga initially has a sweetness that can always be adjusted with citric acid, and the recipe itself is reminiscent of preparing berries in their own juice. The only difference is that the berries are simmered with the addition of water, so the compote is not so concentrated.

Ingredients:

What could be tastier and more enjoyable than opening a jar of compote on a winter evening and eating it with pleasure with the whole family. Among the many traditional, admittedly boring, recipes, compotes from serviceberry are especially worthwhile. Irga is a common berry that grows well in temperate and northern latitudes. The fruits ripen in August and September.

Features of preparing compote from shadberry

The preparation is somewhat different from traditional plums or pears. By itself, this berry does not have a distinct taste and a truly original drink is obtained after prolonged infusion and combination with other berries and fruits.

In addition, shadberry has no natural sourness and lemon or citric acid is added to highlight the sweetness.

Another feature is that the compote must be infused for a long time (2-3 months) until it acquires a real rich taste.

Selection and preparation of the main ingredient

The berries are harvested after they are fully ripe, but they still retain their density and will not soften during preservation. It is better to take slightly unripe fruits than overripe ones. After harvesting, it is necessary to carefully sort through the fruits and separate out rotten, damaged and overripe ones. Only strong and beautiful berries will be used during production.

After selection, the berries are thoroughly washed and dried.

How to make compote from shadberry at home

Homemade preparations for many Russian families are a good old tradition, inherited from grandparents. The whole family takes part in the preparations. And the process itself brings no less pleasure than the treat on the table.

A simple recipe for the winter

For a 3 liter jar take:

  • 2 liters of water;
  • 700 g berries;
  • 300 g granulated sugar.

The manufacturing process looks like this:

  1. The berries are cleaned and prepared.
  2. Place a layer of berries on the bottom of sterilized jars.
  3. The sugar syrup is boiled for 3 minutes.
  4. The jars are filled with syrup.
  5. The container with compote is immersed in boiling water for 2-3 minutes.
  6. The lids are rolled using a seaming machine.
  7. The jars, wrapped in a warm blanket, gradually cool down.

To check the tightness of the container, leave it upside down for a couple of hours, and if there are no air bubbles, everything is in order, you can store the finished compote in a cupboard or cellar

Without sterilization

Making a drink without sterilization is a somewhat more difficult task, and in this case the shelf life of the compote is reduced. But in this version, the berries retain much more beneficial properties.

To prepare, you can use any suitable recipe, but increase the amount of sugar by a third.

Cooking features:

  1. Sterilize jars.
  2. Pour berries into jars and let sit until the water has cooled completely.
  3. Pour the infused water into a saucepan and boil.
  4. Add sugar and citric acid to boiling water.
  5. Fill the jars with berries with the resulting syrup.
  6. Roll up the jars and leave to cool in a cool, dark place.

With apples

Apples are much more common in European Russia than any other fruit. There is a wonderful recipe on how to harmoniously combine the taste of apples and serviceberry. In this case, you can cook compote without using more force than the usual one-component version. For this method you will need:

  • granulated sugar - 300 g;
  • serviceberry berries - 200 g;
  • apples - 250 g.

To add to compote, apples are peeled from seeds and coarsely cut into slices.

With black currant

Black currant is another one of the most popular inhabitants of summer cottages. And it is perfect for brewing a drink for the winter in combination with shadberry. The fresher taste of the berry, when infused with blackcurrant, gives a slightly tart, pleasant taste sensation. A mixture of two dark berries will give the drink a rich, deep shade.

To prepare you will need:

  1. Irgi - 700-800 g.
  2. Blackcurrant - 300-400 g.
  3. Granulated sugar - 300 g.
  4. Water - 1 l.

With gooseberries

Gooseberries are an unusually sweet berry, and you can use less sugar, but it won’t hurt to add a couple of grams of citric acid to the compote. The ingredients will look like this:

  1. Irga - 300 g.
  2. Gooseberries - 200 g.
  3. Citric acid - 2 g.
  4. Sugar - 250 g.

With red currants

There are many delicious recipes for red currants, and in combination with shadberry it will give a wonderful compote of a bright dark ruby ​​color.

To prepare, as usual, you will need very few ingredients; Red currants have a natural sourness, so adding citric acid is no longer required:

  1. Sugar - 200 g.
  2. Irga - 300 g.
  3. Red currant - 200 g.
  4. Water -2.5 l.

The preparation is similar to our other recipes.

With cherry

What could be tastier than ripe cherries? And it goes perfectly with irga. Components for making the drink:

  1. Sugar - 200 g.
  2. Irga - 500 g.
  3. Cherry - 300 g.
  4. Water - 2 l.

Cherries can be added with or without pits.

With raspberries

Raspberry is a wild berry with a huge supply of medicinal and preventive properties. And such a compote will perfectly help with colds.

To prepare compote you will need:

  1. Sugar - 300 g.
  2. Irga - 400 g.
  3. Raspberries - 100 g.
  4. Water - 2 l.

With cherry leaves

There are also more exotic recipes, for example, compote with the addition of cherry leaves. They impart a tart flavor and a persistent cherry aroma.

  1. Sugar - 300 g.
  2. Irga - 400 g.
  3. Cherry leaves - 100 g.
  4. Citric acid - 3 g.
  5. Water - 2.5 l.

With orange and lemon

The taste of citrus fruits combines unusually with shadberry. An abundance of vitamin C will help keep your immune system in good shape, and slices of orange and lemon will give the compote an exotic look.

The recipe will be similar to a regular compote, but before pouring the syrup, you need to place a couple of thick slices of lemon and a coarsely chopped orange on the layer of berries.

With citric acid

When fresh lemons and oranges suddenly run out, and the canning process is already in full swing, a recipe with citric acid will help.

While preparing the syrup, pour a 3-gram packet of citric acid into it.

Storing compote

The drink is stored in a place inaccessible to the sun and frost, for example, in a pantry or in a cellar in the garage. The main rule is the temperature in the range of +5° to +15° C.

Compote from serviceberry for the winter can be prepared in various ways; you can use only this berry, or you can add other fruits or berries to it that suit your taste. These berries do not have a distinct taste, so housewives recommend combining it with other berries. In this case, the drink will turn out especially fresh and tasty. So, don’t be afraid and cook serviceberry compote

It happens that the berries have already been picked, but you haven’t found a suitable recipe yet, and you are racking your brains about what you can make from serviceberry. In this case, you can prepare a treat for the winter. This recipe doesn’t take long to prepare; you simply don’t need any additional ingredients, just prepare the berries, sugar and liquid. You can choose the number of berries yourself.

Required ingredients:

  • Irga – 300-500 gr.;
  • Sugar – 1.5 cups;
  • Water – 2.5 liters.

How to cook compote from serviceberry:

  1. Sort the berries, select only ripe and whole fruits, then rinse well through a sieve;
  2. Pre-sterilize containers and lids;
  3. Place the fruits in the prepared jars; usually about 1/3 of the volume of the jars is added to such a drink, but if desired, you can add 2/3 of the volume of the container; you can choose the number of fruits yourself, depending on the required saturation of the finished drink;
  4. When the fruits are laid, you need to pour boiling water over them, there should be enough of it so that the pulp is completely covered with liquid;
  5. The fruits need to be steamed a little; just leave them in boiling water for 5 minutes;
  6. Then you need to pour the infusion into a saucepan and bring it to a boil;
  7. While the infusion is brought to a boil, it is necessary to place a measured amount of sugar in the jars;
  8. Pour the hot broth over the fruits and immediately roll up the lids using a special seaming wrench for iron lids;
  9. This drink has no taste at first, but only after 2-3 months does it acquire a beautiful color and wonderful taste.

Winter compote from serviceberry

If you don’t know what to cook from shadberry, then try this recipe. In winter, a drink made from fruits grown in your own garden plot is especially useful. It has a fresh taste, interesting aroma and beautiful color. Thanks to such a simple recipe, preparation will take a minimum of time, and the taste will be simply wonderful. And vinegar serves as an additional antimicrobial agent, and the product is stored better.

Required ingredients:

  • Irga – 2 glasses;
  • Sugar – 2 cups;
  • Table vinegar – 1 teaspoon;
  • Water – 2 liters.

What can be made from serviceberry:

  1. First you need to prepare glass containers and lids, wash them, sterilize them, and allow them to dry completely;
  2. Sort the berries, rinse in warm water and place in jars; the amount of ingredients in this recipe is calculated for one three-liter jar;
  3. When the pulp is placed, you can add sugar to them, the contents of the jar must be filled with boiling water, the mixture should reach the neck of the jar;
  4. Add table vinegar to the fruit container;
  5. All that remains is to roll up the lids of the jars and shake the container a little so that the sugar dissolves;
  6. The twists should cool in a warm blanket, upside down;
  7. After the twist has cooled, it is turned over and left for observation for 3 days. A properly prepared product should not become cloudy. After this, you can put the containers away for storage in a cool place.

Compote of shadberry with citric acid

The berries themselves have a sweet, but bland taste, so this recipe uses citric acid, which complements the sweet taste. The combination of sour and sweet is considered classic, and this recipe will help create a harmonious taste of compote that will appeal to both adults and children.

Required ingredients:

  • Irga - 1 kilogram;
  • Sugar – 200 gr.;
  • Citric acid – 6 g;
  • Water – 2 liters.

How to cook compote from serviceberry:

  1. Wash the fruits, sort them, remove damaged berries;
  2. Pour the water into a saucepan, put it on the fire, bring to a boil, when the water boils add granulated sugar and fruits;
  3. Cook the drink over low heat for about 40 minutes;
  4. A few minutes before the drink is ready, pour a measured amount of citric acid into it;
  5. Immediately pour the finished drink into pre-sterilized containers and seal with iron lids.

Compote of serviceberry and black currant

The serviceberry berries themselves give a beautiful color to the drink, and if you add blackcurrant pulp to them, the color of the drink will be very rich. From such a union the taste will be very harmonious and rich. What can we say about the aroma of the finished drink, especially if you open it on cool winter days. And the biggest advantage of this recipe is that it takes very little time to prepare.

Required ingredients:

  • Irga – 700 gr.;
  • Black currant – 300 gr.;
  • Sugar – 300 gr.;
  • Water – 1 liter.

Irgi compote recipe:

  1. From the very beginning, you need to put two containers with water on the stove, one should fit all the jars with preparations for sterilization, and in the other you need to boil the syrup;
  2. While the water in the pans is boiling, you need to sort out the berries and rinse thoroughly under warm water;
  3. Place the berries in prepared jars;
  4. Pour sugar into a smaller saucepan and stir constantly until it dissolves;
  5. Immediately pour hot syrup over the fruits in the jars; the liquid should be up to the neck;
  6. Almost finished preparations need to be covered with lids and carefully placed in a large saucepan, in which water should already be boiling, in this way the preparations are sterilized, the jars for this recipe can not be sterilized in advance, but simply rinsed well with soda and dried;
  7. The twists should be sterilized in hot water for 4-5 minutes, after which the jars are taken out of the water and immediately rolled up with lids.

Assorted serviceberry and currant

Despite the fact that shadberry does not have a strong taste, it gives tartness to the drink, so feel free to add currants. Black currants can add a pleasant sourness to the compote of serviceberry and red currants. Moreover, you can add black and red currants in equal quantities, or you can choose only one type. You can even add white currants. Not a lot of sugar is needed for such a preparation, and this will allow you to preserve the natural taste of the fruit as much as possible.

Required ingredients:

  • Irga – 150 gr.;
  • Black currant – 200 gr.;
  • Red currant – 200 gr.;
  • Sugar – 150 gr.;
  • Water – 2.5 liters.

  1. We sort the berries, you can remove the currant branches, or you can leave the berries directly on the branches, so they will look beautiful in the preparation and decorate it, in any case, the fruits are washed well in several waters, it is advisable to rinse the fruits under running water through a colander;
  2. When the berries are prepared, you can put them in a saucepan, pour in the required amount of water and put on fire; when the mixture boils, you need to add a measured amount of granulated sugar;
  3. First, the mixture must be constantly stirred so that the sugar does not burn to the bottom of the pan; if the sugar burns, the mixture will be completely spoiled, then you need to reduce the heat and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes; it is important to ensure that the mixture does not boil too much, it must simmer; at high temperatures, the berries lose all their beneficial substances;
  4. When the mixture is ready, you can pour it into pre-prepared and sterilized containers;
  5. This drink can be covered with plastic lids and stored in a cool room. A simple compote of serviceberry with red currants is also good.

If after cooking you still have berries, you can use them to prepare, and, instructions for making which we have also included in our collection of recipes on the site.

Winter compote

This recipe allows you to prepare a concentrated drink, which subsequently simply needs to be diluted with water. Such preparations are very useful when there are not enough glass jars for all the twists, because a variety of vegetables, jam and other twists are also prepared for the winter. Another advantage is that by opening one such container and diluting it with plain water, you can treat a large company. Therefore, during the holidays you will not need to take out and open several jars of compote at once.

Required ingredients:

  • Ripe irga – 1 kilogram;
  • Granulated sugar – 300 grams;
  • Water – 1 liter.

Step-by-step cooking instructions:

  1. Sort the berries, rinse in warm water;
  2. Jars for preparations must be sterilized in advance, this is necessary so that the drink can be stored at room temperature and not spoil, you can hold the containers in a water bath, you can put them in a cold oven, light it and keep the jars at a temperature of 100 degrees, for three-liter jars, 20 minutes is enough. But with the lids you can do it easier and keep them in boiling water for 15-20 minutes;
  3. When the fruits are washed, they are laid out in dry containers;
  4. Now is the time to start preparing the syrup, in which the fruits will be located, to do this, heat the water and add granulated sugar to it, you don’t need to boil it for a long time, otherwise it will be too thick, when the sugar dissolves, then our syrup can be considered ready;
  5. The prepared syrup should be immediately poured over the pulp;
  6. When the jars are filled, you need to carry out additional sterilization and place the twists in hot water or in a steam bath for 5 minutes;
  7. After this, all that remains is to roll up the finished twists with iron lids and let them cool in a warm blanket. After this, you can remove the twists to a permanent storage location.

Irga from compote can be used as a decoration, or you can mash it and grind it through a sieve, in which case you will get a wonderful puree-like treat. It can be used as a filling for sweet pies, a layer of cakes, and so on. This way the workpiece will be fully used. Now if they ask you what can be prepared from serviceberry for the winter, feel free to offer them our recipes!