Harvesting chokeberry: recipes for the winter

Our ancestors knew about the medicinal properties and contraindications of black chokeberry or chokeberry, who endowed these berries with healing qualities, with the help of which it was possible to get rid of a huge number of ailments. In the 60s of the last century, this blackberry was officially recognized by the Ministry of Health and included in the list of medicinal plants.

Since that time, no one has doubted the therapeutic efficacy of chokeberry fruits in relation to diseases of the digestive system, ailments of the cardiovascular system, nervous disorders and much more.

Chokeberry is included in the list of medicinal plants
The use of black rowan fruits for medicinal purposes has gained immense popularity in our country at the present time. Therefore, it will not be superfluous to once again understand the question of why chokeberry is useful for humans.

Ways to preserve the beneficial properties of the berry

There are several options for harvesting blackberries for the winter and ways to properly prepare berries in a whole natural form:

1. Fresh storage. Using scissors, carefully cut the fruit brushes and place in wide, capacious containers. Hang in the attic or closet. Store at a temperature not exceeding +5 degrees.
2. Dried chokeberry. Sort the collected berries, rinse, dry. Cover the baking sheet with newspaper and gently distribute the fruits in a thin layer. Drying is required only in a natural way, since electrical appliances significantly reduce the content of useful components. The room where chokeberry will be dried must comply with the temperature regime, relative humidity and be well ventilated. It is recommended to store in glass jars or bags. Made from breathable materials.
3. Like other berries you can freeze chokeberry for winter. Freezing is a convenient and quick process for harvesting mountain ash. The berries are thoroughly washed under running water, separated from the stalks, dried on a clean towel. Spread in special containers for freezing or disposable bags. It is recommended to freeze the berries in small portions.

Chokeberry

The benefits of chokeberry for the human body

The valuable chemical composition makes the berries very useful for the body:

• berries are useful as a prophylactic agent for diseases of the vascular system. It is recommended to consume 90 grams of fruit per day;
• blood pressure decreases;
• berries serve as a prophylactic agent against atherosclerosis, thrombophlebitis, thrombosis, varicose veins.
• useful substances of chokeberry break down and remove cholesterol plaques from the body, help reduce the risk of developing a heart attack;
• thanks to mountain ash juice, the blood is thinned, circulation is enhanced, purification and oxygen enrichment occurs, which has a beneficial effect on the work of the whole organism;
• decoctions help remove excess bile;
• fresh berries or juice removes excess fluid, resulting in reduced swelling of the limbs;
• chokeberry is very useful for diabetics, since sorbitol contained in berries stabilizes the amount of sugar in the blood and eliminates its increase;
• fruits also help with problems with sleep, symptoms of anxiety, neuroses.

For women

For the female body, berries are useful with a high iodine content, this element is irreplaceable. It has a positive effect on the functioning of the thyroid gland, which allows the hormonal background to stabilize.

During menstruation, blackberries make it possible to compensate for iron deficiency, and they also relieve headaches and fatigue. With the systematic use of mountain ash, the work of the gastrointestinal tract is stabilized and, in general, the health of the whole organism improves.

The fruits are also beneficial for pregnant women. They help to reduce toxicosis in the first trimester of pregnancy. And berry juice can be used at a later date, when many pregnant women suffer from edema. But before use, be sure to read the contraindications.

For men

According to studies, it turned out that when men eat mountain ash, the quality of blood improves, vascular walls are strengthened and the risk of developing heart pathologies is significantly reduced.

The antioxidants contained in the berries help cleanse the body of harmful compounds. The fruits help against inflammatory processes occurring in the tissues. They also serve as an excellent preventive measure against many pathologies.

For kids

Fresh mountain ash serves as a strengthening agent for the body, in addition it is a growth stimulant.

Not all children agree to tolerate the sugary-tart taste of mountain ash, but you can always make compote, jam, jam and other delicious desserts from berries.

Even in this form, chokeberry will fight colds and infections of a viral nature.

Vitamin bomb

For lazy or busy housewives, we suggest considering the best and simplest recipe for harvesting blackberries for the winter - pureed fruits with granulated sugar.

Products:

• berry fruits - 1 kg;
• granulated sugar - 0.5-0.7 kg.

We do this:

1. Sort out the blackberry, rinse in several waters and dry. Put in a blender or chop in a food processor, as you like. Put the mass in a spacious saucepan, add sugar. Stir and cover, leave on the kitchen counter for 30 minutes for the best dissolution of the grains.
2. Pack in sterile jars, close tightly and put away in a cool place.

Jam

There are many great ways to make healthy chokeberry jam. Let's take a closer look at the most popular recipes.

A simple recipe

Chokeberry makes the dessert pleasant to the taste with a beautiful dark ruby ​​color. Vitamins in it are practically not destroyed. And one tablespoon of this dessert satisfies the daily requirement for vitamin P.

Preparation:

1. Rinse fresh berries (1 kg) and boil until softened for 3-5 minutes. Then cool in cold water, put in a sieve and drain off excess liquid. Then transfer to a cooking container.
2. Boil the syrup from 1 glass of water and 500 g of sugar. Pour rowan berries with hot syrup, boil and cook for 3-5 minutes with constant stirring. Then remove the container until it cools completely.
3. Then add the remaining sugar (800 g), stir and cook over low heat until tender.
4. Arrange the cooled jam in clean jars, close hermetically, and rearrange to a permanent storage location.

With apples

To make jam in the amount of two liters, you will need the following products:

• ripe apples - 1 kg;
• granulated sugar - ½ kg;
• chokeberry - 0.3 kg;
• cinnamon - 1-2 sticks, or a few pinches.

Culinary process:

Pour 2 glasses of water into a container of a suitable size and add sugar to make syrup. Put a saucepan on fire, boil and add cinnamon;

After boiling, put the apples. The fruits are pre-peeled, cut out and crushed into pieces. Fruits are boiled for half an hour;

As soon as the apples soften and darken, you can add rowan. Cook all together for 20 minutes with occasional stirring;

Remove the jam from the stove, transfer to sterilized jars, tighten the lids. Turn the containers over and leave for a day in a warm blanket;

Arrange the workpieces in the storage area.

A note to the cook. To make the chokeberry berries softer and more tender, it is recommended to pour boiling water over them several times. For jam, it is better to use apples of hard and late-ripening varieties, without broken places.

With orange

To cook a delicious citrus dessert, you need to make sure you have the following products:

• blackberry - 1.3 kg;
• orange - 1 piece;
• granulated sugar - 1.1 kg;
• water - 0.9 liters.

Cooking steps:

Put the previously sorted rowan in a colander and rinse in running water;

Pour chokeberry into a large saucepan and add enough water to cover the berries. Put on the hob, bring to a boil and cook for about 7 minutes, add sugar and continue the process for the same amount;

Remove the pan and put in a cool place for 4 hours;

Peel the orange, cut into slices and chop in a blender or finely chop;

Put the jam on the fire, and as soon as the sweet mass begins to boil, add the prepared orange;

Cook for about 6 minutes, then remove the pan and pour the dessert into sterilized jars, close the lids and leave to cool, put in a place suitable for storage.

With cranberries

Before you start cooking, you need to check for the following foods:

• chokeberry - ½ kg;
• cranberries - 0.1 kg;
• apple juice - 0.1 l;
• granulated sugar - ½ kg;
• lemon juice - 1 tablespoon.

How to cook:

Sort the mountain ash, and put it in boiling water for 5 minutes, drain the liquid and, if necessary, dry the chokeberry with paper towels;

Add apple and lemon juice and sugar to a saucepan of suitable size. The syrup is heated until the sweet crystals are completely dissolved;

Add rowan berries and cranberries to the syrup, bring to a boil and continue to cook for another 15 minutes, turn off the stove and let the mixture cool under the lid;

Repeat the previous point 2 more times. For the third time after boiling, the jam, hot, is laid out in prepared containers.

Sugarless

Such a delicacy will appeal to people who follow various diets or those who are contraindicated in sugar. Fructose is added instead. Gelatin, which is added during cooking, will help to get a jam with a thick consistency.

Required products:

• chokeberry - 1 kg;
• fructose - 0.65 kg;
• water - ½ liter.

Culinary process:

Rinse the rowan, put in a colander and pour over boiling water, let the liquid drain;

Pour water into a saucepan of a suitable size, add fructose, bring to a boil and add berries;

After boiling, continue cooking for 7 minutes;

Let the jam cool, add the gelatin and bring to a boil again;

Remove from the stove to cool slightly, pour into sterile jars.

Black rowan jam: a recipe for the winter

The berries are sour and tart to their taste, but despite this they make delicious, aromatic and healthy jam. Using a step by step recipe, the cooking process will be quick and easy. The delicacy will perfectly increase immunity and improve the general condition during the cold winter.

Products:

• chokeberry - 1.5 kg;
• granulated sugar - 2.2 kg;
• filtered liquid - 450 ml.

The process will be like this:

1. Sort fruits, remove garbage and spoiled fruits. Rinse under running water, wait for excess moisture to drain.
2. Put in a convenient saucepan, pour in the required amount of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook until the fruit softens.
3. Then put it on a sieve, grind with a blender or food processor, as a result, you should get a puree-like mass. Determine it in an enamel container, add granulated sugar, stir and put on the stove. After boiling, reduce heat and cook until tender.
4. Spread hot in clean jars, cover and sterilize for 15-25 minutes. Close tightly and store in a cool place. Chokeberry jam for the winter (see the recipe in the article) is ready.

Jam

Berry composition

Chokeberries appear in early autumn and are harvested in September and October. It is a natural source of vitamins, minerals, organic acids, pectins. It is thanks to the rich chemical composition that chokeberry berries have medicinal properties.

Table 1. Composition of chokeberry fruits

In addition, small amounts of black berries contain vitamins of group B, PP, biotin, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iodine, chromium.
Chokeberry leaves are also used for medicinal purposes. They contain flavonoids and sorbic acid - substances that improve liver function and promote the outflow of bile.

Paste

A great recipe for sweet lovers. A healthy treat is allowed to be given to children.

Products:

• berries - 1.5 kg;
• granulated sugar - 1 kg;
• egg white - 2 pcs.

Operating procedure:

1. Transfer the fruits to a spacious metal dish. Grind the berries using a wooden pusher. Cover with sugar, cover and put in the oven, preheating it to a temperature of 160 degrees.
2. From time to time, it is required to take out the container with the contents and stir for the best dissolution of the sugar grains. As soon as the composition acquires a thick mass, rub it additionally through a fine sieve and cool.
3. Add protein and beat thoroughly. The process continues until the content turns white.
4. Divide the finished mass into 3 parts and put one of them on a baking sheet in a thin layer, having previously covered it with parchment paper.
5. Place in the oven at 80 degrees. As soon as the top layer dries up, the second part of the mixture is laid out, and then the third.
6. Pastila has dried out a little, cool and cut into cubes or slices. Transfer to a convenient jar and store in a cold place.

Black chokeberry or black chokeberry

Cultural chokeberry, widespread in Russian gardens, is the brainchild of Ivan Vladimirovich Michurin. Its ancestor is a wild North American shrub (Black chokeberry) with poorly edible fruits, which is considered a malicious weed in its homeland. Having received his seeds, the Russian breeder began long-term experiments on the hybridization of the "American".

According to various sources, the crossing went either along the line Aronia chokeberry - Aronia syrup, or along the line Aronia chokeberry - Rowan ordinary. As a result, a new plant appeared with tart, slightly dryish fruits, which are called "apples" in fruit growing. In honor of its creator, it was named Aroniy Michurin.

Harvest fresh chokeberry berries

Marmalade

The most common chokeberry dish is marmalade, the recipe for which will be discussed below. Such a dessert can be given to children, especially since the delicacy is very useful.

Products:

• blackberry - 2 kg;
• granulated sugar - 1.2 kg;
• clean water - 0.8 l.

Marmalade

1. Sort the berries carefully, remove debris and spoiled fruits. Rinse thoroughly in several waters. Put in a saucepan, pour in the required amount of liquid, stir. Put on the stove and cook on medium heat until softened.
2. Rub the prepared mass with a blender until puree. Add granulated sugar, set to medium heat and continue cooking until thickened.
3. Then moisten the baking sheet with a little cold water, distribute evenly and leave at room temperature or dry in the oven (temperature 60-80 degrees).
4. The finished product is cut into cubes and sprinkled with powdered sugar before serving. For storage, the pieces are laid out in glass containers. It is recommended to store it in a cool place.

Contraindications

Even such a useful berry as chokeberry has its own contraindications, and therefore it is worth familiarizing yourself with them before using chokeberry fruits for treatment.

If there are the following diseases, then the black chokeberry is strictly prohibited for use:

• ulcerative pathology of the stomach;
• gastritis;
• increased acidity;
• hypotension;
• thrombophlebitis.

As a conclusion, we can say that this culture has both medicinal properties and contraindications. Any person, knowing his body, can decide for himself whether the berries will bring harm or benefit to him.

Blackberry jelly

Many children from childhood perceive jelly as a magical dessert "Tasty Dreams". Everyone likes this dish: children, adults. For kids - a multi-colored miracle, and for parents - ease of preparation, availability of components. Therefore, we propose to consider a recipe for chokeberry jelly for the winter.

Products:

• mountain ash - 1.25 kg;
• granulated sugar - 500 g
• filtered water - 300 ml.

Procedure:

1. At the very beginning, you need to carefully prepare the berries: sort out, rinse. Put the fruits in a prepared, clean, spacious container. Add a measured amount of water. Put on high heat. Bring to a boil, lower the temperature of the burner and continue cooking for another 30-40 minutes. We boil the mountain ash, not forgetting to stir it constantly.
2. Remove from stove. Using a wooden pusher, crush the mountain ash and rub additionally through a fine mesh sieve. The resulting cake must be removed completely or leave a small amount of pulp if desired.
3. Boil the finished mass again, after combining with granulated sugar, warm up for a quarter of an hour.
4. Pour the prepared mixture hot into sterile jars, close tightly and put away in a cold place for long-term storage.

Role model

Description of the plant

The people call the fruit shrub blackberry, and at the same time, not all gardeners generally assume that this culture is full of surprises, including quite medicinal ones, extremely useful for the human body.

1. First, it should be said that the healing properties of this plant can be varied, can be expressed very clearly, and can be quite imperceptible, but significant.
2. Secondly, today many pharmacists say that chokeberry is specially grown just to become part of medical activity, and therefore chokeberry is grown on a special large industrial scale.

Aronia is a distant relative of such crops as pear and quince, bird cherry and hawthorn, cherry and apple, plum and cherry, as well as nectarine and rose hips. Of course, it has its own characteristics and characteristics that make the chokeberry completely different from its counterparts.They are united by the fact that they all belong to the same family, but otherwise they are completely different, although they may be the same if we talk about the useful ratio of vitamins and components.

Growing features

But first, I would like to talk about what characteristics and features the chokeberry has, and how to correctly achieve the most positive result in the yield of this crop.

As we have already noted, this plant is cultivated as a medicinal and fruit, and also black chokeberry is great for decorating the site, since the shrub has decorative characteristics.

• Chokeberry is a fairly hardy plant, moreover, it is characterized as a deciduous shrub that can branch very strongly.
• The height of the shrub sometimes reaches 3 m, and more experienced gardeners say that this figure is far from the limit.
• The root system is close to the surface, branches, so care should be taken when caring for the plantings so as not to damage the roots and cause mechanical damage to them.
• With all this, although the shrub is tall, its crown is unique - it is compact, amenable to formation, in an adult shrub its diameter can reach about 2 m, no more.

The flowering of black chokeberry occurs in mid-May, and it lasts until mid-June, but this is only in the most favorable conditions. In general, sometimes flowering can shift, it can happen sooner or later - everything will directly depend on the climatic zone in which this planting grows.

_____________________________________________

For tips on planting and caring for chokeberry, see the article "Growing chokeberry" _____________________________________________

The fruits are formed with a glossy shine, they look quite attractive and interesting, they can be colored either in a black-purple hue, or in a pure purple color. On the surface of the fruit, you can also notice a bluish bloom, which is quite easily removed if you rub it with your fingers. Fruits ripen either in August or September, this, again, will largely depend on the region or area in which this tree grows, and what climatic and weather conditions have developed there, which directly affect the flowering of shrubs and ripening on them. fruits.

If we talk about the size of the fruits, then it is worth paying attention to whether the black chokeberry is wild, or it has been domesticated. Wild mountain ash produces fruits weighing no more than 1.5 grams, but in cultivated varieties these fruits may not be so small, so it was quite interesting for breeders to develop new varieties and varieties, while maintaining the beneficial medicinal properties and characteristics of plantings. Thanks to this, you can get a lot more interesting varieties that will not be inferior to each other in their useful qualities.

Rowan candied fruits

Candied fruits made according to the recipe described below are allowed to be used in the diet of people with high blood sugar. For them, this component is considered ideal, since it serves as an excellent substitute for crystalline sugar. Ready candied fruits are tasty, aromatic and, most importantly, healthy.

Products:

• mountain ash - 500 g;
• granulated sugar - 500 g;
• filtered water - 100 ml;
• lemon acid - 0.5 tsp;
• vanillin - 1 g

Operating procedure:

1. Sort out the berries, remove unnecessary parts and debris. Place in a convenient pot and fill with water. Cover and leave on the kitchen counter in the shade for 2 days. During this period of time, it is required to change the liquid, otherwise the berries will begin to acidify.
2. Combine sugar and water in a separate saucepan. Put on the stove, stirring to cook for 10 minutes. The grains should dissolve completely. Send mountain ash to hot syrup, after boiling, cook for 60 minutes.
3. At the very end, vanilla and citric acid are added. To stir thoroughly. Throw the berries in a colander, wait for the syrup to drain completely. Pour into a prepared container in a thin layer. Place in a warm place to dry for 24 hours.
4. It is recommended to store candied fruits in glass jars with granulated sugar. The syrup can be used as a dessert for tea.

Blank options

Recipes for the winter from black chokeberry are in many ways similar to preparations from other seasonal berries and fruits. Aronia is very similar to its famous relative - the red mountain ash. These berries differ little in shape, except that the black mountain ash is slightly smaller in size than the red one. Its main difference is color, it is deep black, and the berries themselves have a shine. The berries are located on the pedicels and are collected in a brush, like in red, but the leaves of the chokeberry are similar to cherry ones.

Chokeberry is best harvested in the fall, after the first frost hits. After a little freezing, the fruits lose most of their astringency and become sweeter. You can recycle them for the winter in the following ways:

• dry;
• grind with sugar;
• to freeze;
• cook jam or jam;
• prepare marshmallow;
• cook compote or jelly;
• make wine or liqueur;
• preserve juice;
• make candied fruits;
• prepare sauce for meat dishes.

For processing, take only those berries that are well ripe. An unripe product will be significantly inferior in taste to a ripe one, and the blanks from it will turn out to be too tart and may taste bitter. If you had to pick the berries before the frost, or they were purchased on the market and turned out to be bitter, you can put them in the freezer for several days - this way part of the starch in the berries is processed into sugar, and their taste becomes more pleasant. For freezing, preparing compotes and liqueurs, berries are taken along with the stalks, in other cases the berries must be separated from the stems.

We also recommend reading:

Recipes for making cranberries at home Recipes for making chokeberry jam for the winter Recipes for making red viburnum for the winter Blanks for the winter: recipes for thorn jam and jam

Compote

Most housewives prefer to make a delicious, homemade drink - compote from fresh fruits. In winter, it will perfectly complement food and make up for the lack of nutrients in the body, and also remind you of summer days. It is quite easy and simple to prepare.

Products:

• blackberry - 500 g;
• granulated sugar - 500 g;
• filtered water - 1 l.

Compote

1. Sort the collected berries, remove the twigs and unsuitable fruits for food. Place in an enamel pot and fill with clean water. Gently mix the contents with your hands so as not to crush the berries. Throw in a colander, wait for excess moisture to drain.
2. Wash suitable jars with soap and sterilize. Put the berries at the bottom of each of them by 1/3 of the container volume. Cover and leave on the kitchen table.
3. Pour the required amount of liquid into a saucepan, bring to a boil and add granulated sugar. With regular stirring, cook until the grains are completely dissolved.
4. Pour hot syrup into jars, close tightly and turn upside down. Cover and leave as it is until it cools completely.

To improve and highlight the taste of rowan, it is allowed to add other fruits - apples, plums, citrus fruits, and from berries - cherries.

Botanical sketch

The culture belongs to the Pink family. The branching stem of an adult plant gives a spreading crown up to 2 meters in diameter. Glossy dark green leaves of black chokeberry acquire a purple hue by the beginning of October.

At the end of May, buds appear on the branches, which will open with white five-petal flowers with tall, pale pink stamens.

In August, the tree is covered with spherical fruits about 7-8 mm in diameter, collected in bunches.The fruits will finally ripen before frost. The taste of berries is sweet and sour with a characteristic astringent tart note.

Successful experiment

In Russia, the famous scientist-breeder Ivan Michurin drew attention to the chokeberry. I crossed the plant with a red-fruited mountain ash and got an unpretentious winter-hardy hybrid with a high yield.

The healing properties of chokeberry were also manifested. People noticed that after eating the fruits, headaches disappeared, and their sleep became restful. Doctors began to study the chemical structure of the berries. In 1953, clinical trials of the medicinal properties of chokeberry began.

Biochemical composition

Scientists have discovered a unique multivitamin complex in the fruits of black chokeberry:

• B vitamins, which are actively involved in energy metabolism and strengthen the immune system;
• ascorbic acid - an antioxidant for cells and intercellular fluids;
• vitamin P, which reduces the permeability of the walls of blood vessels;
• vitamin K, which improves blood clotting.

The composition of black chokeberry also includes vitamins of groups A, E. In juicy berries, useful microelements, acids, pectin substances are perfectly balanced.

In the fruits of chokeberry, there is an organic compound amygdalin (vitamin B17), which has an antitumor effect, therefore doctors recommend the use of chokeberry as an addition to the therapy of cancer patients.

Blackberry compote with apples

Another option for delicious chokeberry preparation is compote for the winter.

Products:

• berries - 500 g;
• apples - 1 kg;
• filtered water - 4 l;
• granulated sugar - 900 g.

The algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. For cooking, it is recommended to choose smaller apple fruits. Larger ones need to be cut into several parts, after removing the seed box.
2. Sort the berries carefully, remove the twigs and leaves. Rinse under running water.
3. Wash jars with soap and sterilize in the oven. Divide into clean containers.
4. Combine water and granulated sugar in a separate saucepan. With regular stirring, bring to a boil, cook until the grains are completely dissolved.
5. Pour the prepared syrup into prepared jars, seal it tightly, turn over and cool. Store in a cellar or refrigerator.

From apples and rowan

Possible harm and contraindications for use

There are only a few contraindications, according to which the use of chokeberry should be abandoned:

• individual intolerance to the components of berries;
• inflammatory diseases of the mucous membranes of the stomach and small intestine, which are accompanied by an increase in acidity;
• severe hypotension;
• cholelithiasis and intrahepatic lithiasis;
• tendency to increased blood clotting and blood clots.

Honey tincture with black chokeberry

The drink will perfectly decorate any holiday. In addition to relaxation, you can normalize the vitamin composition in the body, and also eliminate the first signs of a cold.

Products:

• fresh berries - 3 cups;
• linden honey - 90 g;
• vodka (high quality) - 1 l;
• oak bark - 1.5 pinches.

It takes a long time to prepare an alcoholic drink, but its taste and aroma are worth it.

1. Sort out the blackberry, remove the stalks, debris and rotten fruits. Divide in equal amounts into clean, sterile jars.
2. Melt honey in a water bath to a liquid state, add washed oak bark.
3. Pour into cans, fill with an alcoholic drink, close and put in a dark, cool room for 3-4 months. Remember to shake the contents regularly for a good infusion.
4. After the time has elapsed, strain through a sieve and pour into suitable containers. The honey-flavored tincture is ready.

Chokeberry leaves - medicinal properties

Not only rowan fruits, but also leaves can be used for medical purposes. They are used together with complex therapy if there are problems with the thyroid gland.

It is very useful to drink tea with leaves; in addition, the vitamin drink will remove salts of heavy metals from the body.

Good to know. Tea, infusion or broth, which includes black chokeberry leaves, is recommended to drink in the morning before eating. You can drink at least one glass of liquid at a time. The remaining portion goes into the evening.

Another useful quality of the leaves is their use in tinctures. Such decoctions are used to process:

• purulent wounds;
• deep cuts;
• acne;
• eczema;
• lichen;
• psoriasis;
• trophic ulcers.

Homemade drink

The drink is tasty, aromatic and very healthy.

Products:

• berries - 2 cups;
• cherry leaves - 100 pcs.;
• filtered water - 2 l;
• granulated sugar - 500 g;
• citric acid - 1 tsp;
• vodka - 1 l.

Drink of the Gods

1. Sort the rowan, rinse in several waters. Put in a prepared saucepan, add the required amount of water, add granulated sugar and add cherry leaves. Put on the stove, boil and cook for 10 minutes. Cover and cool.
2. Strain, add citric acid to the composition, stir and boil on medium heat for a quarter of an hour.
3. Cover, cool the drink, add alcohol and stir. Pour into sterile jars, close tightly and put in a dark place for 2-3 weeks. You can use it after the specified time.

Application in traditional medicine

When used correctly, chokeberry is only beneficial. There are several main medicines that are prepared from berries:

1. Leafy tea.
2. Blackberry juice.
3. Fortifying infusion.

Chokeberry leaf tea has anti-inflammatory and choleretic effects. It also strengthens the immune system, normalizes liver function and removes edema. For cooking 1-3 tbsp. l. pour a glass of boiled water and leave for up to an hour. Drink 50 ml before meals.

On a note!

The infusion is also used externally. For example, with acne, purulent wounds or cuts that do not heal well. Treat with infusion places with eczema, psoriasis and shingles.

Rowan juice is useful for high blood pressure, anemia, or atherosclerosis. With its help, they cleanse the liver, remove radionuclides from the body, as well as in case of poor functioning of the thyroid gland. Natural juice has a high concentration, so it is diluted with water or apple juice in a 1: 1 ratio.

Pouring "Fragrant"

What to cook from chokeberry? Delicious, pleasant alcoholic drink. The process itself is quite simple, not requiring a lot of time and components.

Products:

• berries - 1.5 kg;
• granulated sugar - 500 g;
• high-quality vodka - 1-1.5 liters.

Sort the berries, rinse and put in a glass jar, filling it up to the "shoulders". Pour granulated sugar and pour in alcohol Close with a plastic lid, put in a cold place for 3 weeks. Strain and pour into a convenient container. Keep cold.

What else can you do with chokeberry? There are many other options for preparing delicious chokeberry dishes. By modifying some of the proportions in these recipes, you can make several options for a sweet dessert and wine that will delight both young children and adults.

Chemical composition and calorie content

The calorie content of chokeberry is not high and is 55 kcal per 100 g. berries. Moreover, the fruits of the same volume contain:

• Fat - 0.2 g
• Proteins - 1.5 g
• Carbohydrates - 10.9 g
• Dietary fiber - 4.1 g
• Water 80.5 g
• Organic acids - 1.3 g

Chokeberry is rich in vitamins and various minerals, the data of which are presented in the following table.

Ripe rowan berries also contain pectin, sugar, fiber, nicotinic and folic acid, tannins.