Some people have a tradition in early spring, and this is birch sap preparation. We often buy birch sap or sap in stores. But some people prefer to prepare it themselves. Fresh juice does not last long: maximum until mid-summer. Therefore, it needs to be preserved for the winter, and done correctly; otherwise the juice, clogged for future use, will simply turn sour. The following recipes will tell you about ways to preserve birch sap.
How to preserve birch sap?
The basic methods for its preparation are no different from preserving other juices. First, birch sap is pasteurized, poured into jars and sealed with boiled metal lids. Among the most popular recipes for collecting birch sap, the following should be highlighted.
Method 1
To prepare birch sap according to the first recipe, in addition to the main product, you will also need sugar, citric acid and an orange or lemon. These additives will act as flavor enhancers, since by nature birch sap does not have a pronounced taste. On average, take 2 tablespoons per 1 liter of juice. sugar, citric acid on the tip of a knife and citrus juice to taste. So an orange (or lemon) is cut into thin slices and placed in a bowl into which birch sap is poured.
Sugar and citric acid are also added there. The container is placed on the fire, and the juice should boil, after which it is immediately poured into sterilized jars. Each jar is additionally filled with 2 slices of orange (lemon), which are brought to a boil with the juice, and the container is rolled up. It is left at room temperature until it cools, and then the preservation is stored in a cool place.
Method 2
Preparing birch sap for the winter according to the second recipe, it is performed without auxiliary flavoring additives; Only yeast is used in the calculation: for 1 liter of juice – 20 g of yeast. Birch sap is poured into a large saucepan, heated slightly, and yeast is dissolved in it. After this, the juice is placed in the cold for 3-4 days. After the specified time, the juice is poured into jars and sealed hermetically.
Preserving birch sap for the winter is of course necessary. But during heat treatment, observing, it loses some of its beneficial substances. And not everyone can wait until winter - I want to treat myself to fresh juice right away. To do this, there are recipes for preparing delicious invigorating drinks based on birch sap, which, although they do not last long (about 4-5 months), are distinguished by their excellent taste and benefits for the body.
Time has proven that the most reliable and simplest way to preserve birch sap is its fermentation. After straining the juice through cheesecloth and bottling, it is left to ferment at room temperature (about 10-15 C); Fermentation will begin in 3-4 days and lasts about 2-3 weeks. The result is a slightly sour drink, similar to kvass, with a pleasant aroma of birch sap. Before fermentation, you can add sugar to the juice (20 g of sugar per 1 liter), but not much, so as not to spoil the natural taste of the juice.
Birch sap is also combined with mint (70-100 g of dry mint per 50 liters of juice) or empty honeycombs (after pumping out the honey), which gives the drink a special taste and unique aroma. Next “Preparing birch sap” recipes They also use a fermentation process to prepare them.
Birch kvass recipe
To prepare birch kvass for 1.5 liters of sap you will need:
2 tbsp sugar,
- 15-20 pcs. raisins
Birch sap for kvass is bottled exclusively fresh, just collected. It contains sugar and raisins. If desired, you can add orange or lemon zest. The bottles are tightly closed with nylon caps and put away in a cold place, where they should be stored in a horizontal (lying) position. The foamy drink will be ready in 2.5-3 months. Birch kvass can be consumed in its natural form or with added sugar, as you prefer.
Recipe for a refreshing drink made from birch sap
For 10 liters of birch sap for a refreshing drink, you should take dried pears and apples (by eye) and 1 liter jar of sugar. Birch sap is poured into a large saucepan and sugar is added to it. Dried fruits are pre-tied in gauze and dipped in juice. The dish is covered with a lid and the workpiece is placed in a cool place to infuse. The ripening period of the drink is 2-2.5 months.
Birch tree recipe
For true lovers of birch sap, you can also prepare a (fortified) drink called “berezovik”. For 5 liters of birch sap you will need 1.6 kg of sugar, 2 lemons and 1 liter of port wine. For this purpose, lemons are washed and, together with the zest, cut into small pieces or slices, removing the seeds if possible.
Port wine, birch sap, lemon juice are poured into a separate pan and sugar is poured. The dishes are covered with a lid and taken out into the cold, where they should stand for 2 months. After the specified period, “berezovik” is poured into jars or bottles and carefully sealed. To prevent the lids from “flying off” from the container, they need to be screwed to the neck of the container with wire. Stored like this Preparation of birch sap in jars lying down in a cold place. Berezovik can be consumed 4 weeks after bottling.
Birch vinegar recipe
Preparing birch sap for the winter consists not only of clogging delicious drinks, but also healthy natural birch vinegar. To do this you will need 2 liters of birch sap, 100 g of vodka and 40 g of honey. All ingredients are mixed in a pan of suitable volume, which is then covered with gauze and placed in a warm place. The vinegar will be ready in 2-3 months. It will need to be bottled and stored in a cool place.
By observing, you can stock up on it for the winter, as well as all kinds of drinks based on it. Preparing juice is not a complicated process. It takes longer to collect the main product. Therefore, you definitely need to stock up on jars of this drink, which has rich beneficial properties and provides the body with a lot of vitamins and microelements.
Many people love birch sap. Some people buy it ready-made, but there are those who collect it and store it for the winter. This drink has quite a unique taste, it contains a lot of vitamins and other useful substances. It's a shame that birch sap is only available for one month of the year. Therefore, many are in a hurry to prepare it for future use. This will be discussed in the article.
Juice collection
Birch nectar is collected in early spring. To do this, you need to select trees with a diameter of approximately 20 cm. The picker will need the following tools:
- stainless steel gutter.
Make a cut in the bark of the selected tree and secure a groove in it. Birch generously bestows moisture only up to 18 hours, this must be taken into account. After collection, you should carefully caulk the hole so that the damaged tree does not wither. Otherwise, insects and bacteria will get under the bark. To be grateful, equip yourself with the right materials in advance. To do this, you will need a choice of: wax, plasticine, garden pitch.
In addition to the tree, nectar can be taken from stumps. They have even more juice than the giant itself. Knowledgeable people say that there is an unlimited amount of it.
The movement of nectar stops as soon as the birch leaves appear. Traditionally, birch sap is consumed immediately after collection. This way you get more vitamins and other useful substances. However, for 3 days, birch nectar will still remain fresh and tasty if stored in a cool place. After this time, the nectar will certainly spoil and become unusable. But it is still possible to prolong its freshness; for this you need to create a temperature close to freezing. In such conditions it can stand for a month.
Old-timers who know a lot about the gift of nature have learned to prepare birch nectar for future use. Many of their recipes have reached their descendants. Today they also love this drink, as in those distant times, they use traditional recipes, and also experiment by creating new ones.
Birch sap: recipes
Preparing a wonderful gift of nature for future use is not difficult, especially for those who have experience in conservation. There are light traditional recipes without additives.
For example, raw materials are poured into a stainless steel or enamel-coated pan. The container is placed on the stove, and the juice is heated to 80 degrees. Then it is poured into jars and rolled up. Preparation of containers begins in advance. It must be thoroughly washed, sterilized and dried. The hot drink cools down at room temperature, after which it is sent to a cool place for storage.
With sugar
This recipe retains all the beneficial properties of birch nectar. To prepare, you need to take frequent and sterilized jars and lids. The ingredients are:
- birch nectar;
- sugar, take 2 tablespoons per liter;
- citric acid on the tip of a knife or half a lemon without peel.
Preparation:
- The nectar is brought to a boil and the remaining ingredients are added to it.
- Pour into jars and roll up the lids.
Birch nectar can simply be heated, but sterilization will be required. To do this, jars of juice are placed in a deep pan filled with water and left on the fire for 10 minutes. Lemon in the recipe is a mandatory ingredient, as it plays the role of natural preservative.
Recipe for birch sap with yeast
You can also prepare it for the winter using this interesting recipe. For a liter of birch nectar you need to take 20 grams of yeast. The juice is poured into a pan, heated, and yeast is added. After this, the drink is placed in a cold place for 4 days. After this time, the juice is poured into sterile jars and rolled up.
Recipe for delicious birch sap
Nectar has a richer taste if you prepare it as follows. For a 3 liter jar you need to take:
- half a glass of sugar;
- teaspoon of citric acid.
Preparation:
Birch nectar with its components is placed on the stove and boiled, after which it is rolled into sterile jars. Preservation can be stored at room temperature.
Recipe with added orange or lemon
To prepare you need to take:
- sugar - per liter of juice you will need 2 large spoons;
- citric acid on the tip of a knife;
- for a three-liter jar 4 mugs of orange or lemon.
The orange is cut into thin slices, placed in a container and filled with birch sap. Citric acid and sugar are added to them. The mixture is brought to a boil and poured into sterile jars. A slice of orange is added to each container, after which it is rolled up. The nectar should cool at room temperature, after which it must be moved to a storage location.
According to this version of the recipe, birch nectar is prepared if desired. replace citric acid without the desire to lose the sweet and sour taste. Ingredients for three liters of birch nectar:
- lemon - 1 piece;
- sugar - 3/4 cup.
How to cook:
- The juice is poured into a container and put on fire. While it is heating up, you can sterilize the jars.
- The lemon is cut into slices and placed in jars.
- The heat is reduced, the foam is removed and sugar is added.
- The drink must be stirred to dissolve the sugar.
- Gauze is placed on the jar and nectar is poured, after which it is rolled up and turned upside down. Allow to cool at room temperature, covered.
Syrup recipe
Birch sap can be preserved in different ways. Interesting recipe for making syrup. In our latitudes, this preservation option is not very popular; Americans love this preparation.
The syrup is evaporated. To do this, you need to take a container with a flat and wide bottom. The juice is poured in and boiled over low heat. When the volume of liquid has tripled, add fresh juice. The procedure is repeated two or three times. During the cooking process, you need to monitor the foam and remove it. The syrup is made without sugar. The finished syrup is filtered through cheesecloth and bottled. Should be stored in cool conditions, it can last for a year.
Birch kvass recipe
This preparation is made without sterilization and rolling. Kvass is made from birch sap; it is obtained by fermentation in bottles. The juice ferments slowly, so the drink can be stored until summer.
For a liter of nature's gift you need to take:
- sugar - 2 large spoons;
- a handful of raisins.
How to cook:
The second method of preparing kvass. You will need for 10 liters of juice:
- yeast - 50 grams;
- a little sugar and raisins.
Mix everything in a container and place in a warm place. When the juice begins to hiss and foam, it is poured into jars or plastic bottles and placed to a dark, cold place, a cellar is good.
Recipe with dried fruits
Dried fruits will help diversify preservation. Even dry rose hips will do.
For three liters of birch sap you need to take:
- 3/4 cup sugar;
- a handful of dried fruits.
All ingredients are mixed and put on fire. It is necessary to boil for 5-10 minutes, then roll into sterile containers.
Lemonade recipe
During the hot season, a refreshing drink will help quench thirst. You can make wonderful lemonade. For two liters of birch sap you need to take:
- large lemon;
- sugar - 7 large spoons;
- pieces of ice.
Preparation:
- You need to cut the lemon into slices and squeeze the juice out of it, then add sugar.
- Birch sap is filtered and combined with a sweet and sour mixture, then brought to a boil.
- Lemonade should be kept for 3 hours, then strain and cool.
- The cooling drink is served in glasses with pieces of ice.
Thus, making a delicious drink is not difficult at all. You just need to want it and then in winter you will be able to enjoy a masterpiece of your own production.
Spring has already arrived, and the time has come to collect birch sap. It can be collected for future use and successfully stored for a whole year.
The most interesting thing is that birch sap can be preserved without sterilization, i.e. without boiling. Therefore, the drink will completely retain all the beneficial substances and vitamins.
Very soon May will come, and the fields will be covered with yellow caps of sunny dandelions. You can make amazingly tasty jam from them, as well as make kvass and homemade wine.
Making birch sap at home - a classic recipe
I offer you a classic recipe for canning birch sap with the addition of orange. It was in this form that the drink was sold before, prepared on an industrial scale.
The juice has a pleasant yellowish tint and a delicate orange flavor.
- birch sap – 3 l;
- citric acid – ½ tsp;
- sugar juice – 100 grams;
- oranges.
Preparation:
- Jars and lids must be well sterilized. Heat the glass in the oven for 10 - 15 minutes, and boil the lids.
- Wash the oranges well and scald with boiling water.
In addition to oranges, you can use lemons.
- Cut the fruit into thin rings. The knife also needs to be pre-boiled with boiling water.
- Place 3 orange rings, lemon, and granulated sugar into a jar.
If you prefer drinks that taste sweeter, then the sugar rate should be increased to 200 grams, and lemons - to a full teaspoon.
- Place the pan with birch sap poured into it on the fire and bring to a boil.
- Pour the drink into jars and close with the prepared lids. Turn them upside down, wrap them up and let them cool completely.
Birch sap with oranges is ready.
Birch sap with lemon
Another recipe for preparing birch sap, only in this case we will use fresh lemon.
Ingredients:
- fresh birch sap – 1 l;
- granulated sugar – 3 tbsp;
- lemon.
Preparation:
- You need to squeeze out all the juice from the lemon. This can be done using a juicer.
To empty the fruit completely, first roll it on the table.
- Mix it with the norm of granulated sugar.
- Pour the juice into a saucepan and add the sugar-lemon mixture. Bring the drink to a boil.
- Pour it into pre-sterilized jars and seal with iron lids.
Canned birch sap with honey (no sugar)
An unusual recipe for making a drink, but certainly very tasty!
Preparation of birch sap without sterilization (without boiling)
Sterilization allows you to preserve the drink for a very long time, but almost completely destroys all vitamins. To keep the juice in its original form, it can be frozen and stored in the freezer. But this storage method requires a huge freezer, so it’s not suitable for everyone.
The second option is fresh juice, immediately after collection, bring it to a temperature of +80 and pour it into sterile jars. The drink should be stored in a cold place, for example, a cellar, for 2 - 3 months, no more.
Preparing birch sap for the winter - recipe with citric acid
The recipe for making the drink is simple and time-tested.
Ingredients (for a 3-liter jar):
- fresh juice – 3 l;
- mixture of dried fruits – 50 grams;
- granulated sugar – 5 tbsp;
- citric acid – ½ tsp.
Preparation:
- You need to add lemon and granulated sugar to the juice.
- Rinse thoroughly and boil the mixture of dried fruits – apples, raisins, rosehips, pears – with boiling water. You can take the usual compote mixture.
- Turn on the heat and bring the drink to a boil.
- Pour it into sterile jars, roll it up, turn it upside down, wrap it and leave until it cools.
It turns out to be a very tasty birch compote that your little ones will love.
How to make kvass from birch sap
It turns out that you can make excellent kvass from birch sap. Recipe in video clip.
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Preserving birch sap for the winter with raisins and candies
To add sweetness and a pleasant smell to the drink, you can use the most common icicles.
Ingredients:
- juice – 1 l;
- granulated sugar – 1.5 tbsp;
- lollipops with any flavor - 2 pcs;
- citric acid - on the tip of a knife;
- raisins – 40 grams.
Preparation:
- Jars and lids will need to be sterilized.
- Pour the juice into a saucepan and add all the ingredients from the recipe.
The raisins must first be washed with water and scalded with boiling water.
- Bring the drink to a boil, being sure to remove any foam that appears with a spoon.
- Pour the birch drink into jars and roll up.
Store it in a cool cellar.
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Good luck with your preparations and look forward to new recipes!
Delicious birch sap - not everyone knows how to preserve it, this drink is not only extremely tasty, but also healthy, and in order to enjoy the taste not only in spring, but also in winter, it is not a bad idea to learn the basic recipes - with lemon, orange and other citrus fruits, with dried fruits, with mint, kiwi, how to pasteurize the drink, store it at home and much more...
Birch sap - how to can and store the drink
Many people love and appreciate such a natural drink as birch sap, which not every housewife knows how to preserve and store for a long time. As a rule, the juice is preserved for the winter by adding natural flavors such as citrus fruits, honey, berries, candy and other products.
Birch sap, the benefits and harms of which have been known for a long time, does not have to be combined with flavoring additives - you can preserve it in its natural form for quite a long time using the following methods:
Preparation of syrup from birch sap - this method is good if there is a need to prepare a large batch of the drink. Concentrated syrup from birch sap turns out to be very sweet and thick, but you should know that it does not contain granulated sugar, but only natural sugar, such syrup is indicated for use in diabetes mellitus;
Sterilization- perhaps the most popular method of storing birch sap, which involves rolling the drink into glass containers under metal lids. The juice first undergoes thorough cleaning, then heat treatment, after which it is poured into prepared and also sterilized jars;
Freezing juice- the simplest method of long-term storage, and also the fastest - the strained juice is poured into clean containers (it is important not to pour over the edges, the juice expands when freezing and takes up more volume), closed with lids and put in the freezer. After defrosting, the drink should be consumed within 2 days - then it will simply lose its beneficial qualities and spoil.
Birch sap, how to preserve it according to traditional recipes for the winter, read below, will definitely please you in the cold season.
How to preserve birch sap for the winter - popular recipes
The traditional method of preparing canned birch sap involves heat treatment - for this it needs to be brought to a temperature of 90 ° C, but not boiled, using an enamel-coated pan. Add 10% sugar of the total volume of the drink and a little citric acid to the heated juice - no more than 0.8%, then pour it into sterile jars and close with iron lids.
In addition to this traditional recipe, there are several more recipes with various additives that give the drink an original taste and aroma, here are some of them.
Birch sap with orange is the most common drink recipe, and to prepare it you will need:
- 1 liter raw juice
- 2 tbsp. spoons of granulated sugar
- Citric acid on the tip of a teaspoon
- 1 orange (can be replaced with lemon to taste).
The citrus is cut into neat slices and placed in an enamel-coated pan, topped with sugar and citric acid, then juice is added to the container, brought to a boiling point, but not boiled, poured into pre-prepared sterile jars and hermetically sealed.
Ready birch sap with lemon or orange must be kept covered for a day.
Birch sap with dried fruits is no less popular, for it we use:
- 3 liters of juice
- 3⁄4 cups sugar;
- 1⁄2 cup dried fruits.
Pour the juice into the pan, add sugar, pre-washed and drained dried fruits (you can take assorted ones, or you can choose one variety - apples, rose hips or apricots), boil everything and immediately remove from the heat. Pour hot juice along with dried fruits into pre-treated sterile jars, roll up the lids and wrap well until completely cooled.
Recipes for birch sap with mint have also been known for a long time - the drink is not only tasty and aromatic, but also has a calming effect. To prepare it you need the following products:
- Juice – 7 l
- Dry mint – 3 bushes
- Granulated sugar – 10 tbsp. spoons
- 1⁄2 tsp. citric acid.
The step-by-step process of preparing this drink looks like this:
- Pour the strained juice into a large saucepan and place on the stove;
- When heated, a red foam will appear on the surface of the juice; it must be removed to avoid sediment in the jar of juice;
- Bring the juice to a boil, add the remaining ingredients;
- Boil the juice for at least 7-10 minutes;
- Strain the boiled juice and pour into sterile jars or other glass containers, roll up tightly;
- Wrap until completely cool, then put in a dark place.
This is not all, but the most popular, tasty and affordable recipes for birch sap for the winter.
Every good housewife has her own secrets in the kitchen - this also applies to preserving birch sap, so before you start harvesting, you should familiarize yourself with some time-tested tips and tricks.
You should know how to properly collect birch sap so as not to damage the tree - the choice should be on a high branch, cutting which will not cause serious harm to the tree, unlike cutting through the trunk.
How to preserve birch sap at home for as long as possible - be sure to heat treat the drink, pour it only into sterilized jars and seal it tightly. This way the juice will last for a long time and will not lose its beneficial properties during this time.
If the juice in the jars begins to become cloudy, do not worry - the fermentation process that began in the containers will turn the drink into a carbonated one, which is no less tasty.
As you can see, birch sap, which you now know how to preserve and store, is one of the healthiest drinks, containing many components beneficial to humans and practically not inferior to orange juice.
Hi all! Spring is in full swing, although the other day we had a whole mountain of snow that made it difficult to walk. Winter doesn’t want to leave, it doesn’t want to get angry).
Today we’ll talk about a very amazing product, namely birch sap. Do you love this miracle of nature? As a child, I remember even collecting it myself, there were times. We will not talk about how to assemble correctly and what rules you need to know about this in this article. We will learn how to prepare and preserve it for the winter, and we will also learn how to do it so that we don’t have to boil it.
This means we will retain all the vitamins and nutrients in it. It is also used in folk medicine; in general, it is a very nutritious and healing drink; previously in the Soviet Union it was prepared annually and then sold in cans.
Let’s also not forget that another time will soon come, and we will all happily go to the fields and meadows to collect dandelions, make them and use them. This is the unforgettable time of May). Hooray!
Recipe for making birch sap at home
The first option will be canned, for a citrus note you can add fruit such as orange. It is this combination that will give a delicate taste and aroma, as well as a beautiful slightly yellow color.
This combination of products will allow you not only to drink a very tasty drink, but will also help boost the immune system of the human body as a whole, and you will also feel a surge and charge of strength. Worth a try!
This recipe is factory-made, this is exactly how they used to make it and roll it up in large quantities and put it up for sale.
We will need:
- birch sap - 3 l
- citric acid - 0.5 tsp
- granulated sugar - 100 g
- orange - optional
Cooking method:
1. First of all, you need to sterilize the lids; to do this, boil them in boiling water for a couple of minutes. Place the jars in the oven for 5 minutes.
2. Wash the fruits well under running water and be sure to pour boiling water over them.
Interesting! You can use not only oranges, lemons are also suitable, as well as a sprig of currants or mint.
3. Cut the oranges into rings, wow, what beautiful orange ones. Don’t forget that you also need to pour boiling water over the knife and ladle. Remove the seeds.
4. Now at the bottom of a three-liter jar you should place three orange rings, half a teaspoon of citric acid and sugar. If you want and like the juice sweeter, then add sugar in proportions - 200 g, and citric acid - 1 tsp.
5. Place the pan with birch sap on the stove and bring to a boil, then turn on low heat and follow further instructions.
6. Ladle the drink into the jar. Be sure to place the jar on a towel or soft cloth.
7. Pour the liquid almost to the very edge, cover with a lid and roll up with a twist, then turn the jar upside down and make sure that no liquid comes out. Allow the jars to cool and then consume chilled. Bon appetit! Your preparations for winter are ready. You can add more stickers so you don’t forget.
Delicious drink with lemon
Do you want to remember the taste of your childhood? I remember this kind of lemonade used to be sold in glass containers, it was magically delicious. And when there was intense heat, it also quenched thirst well and lifted everyone’s spirits. After all, it refreshes very well and gives energy and strength when the sun is shining.
By the way, children are crazy about this drink, and it’s clear why, it’s natural without any impurities or Eshek.
You need to collect the juice where there is no roadway, and for this it is best to use a clean plastic bottle.
We will need:
- natural birch sap – 1000 ml
- sugar - 3 tbsp
- lemon - 1 pc.
Cooking method:
1. Squeeze the juice out of the lemon, this is easy to do with a juicer, or tap it on the table, and then make a cut and the juice will run like a stream. Mix it with sugar.
3. Now you can roll it into jars, or you can simply enjoy its smell and aroma, drink it as a healing drink.
Recipe with honey and no sugar
This option is more reminiscent of mead, which is probably what it is. It looks unusual and amazingly tasty, try it. And also made from natural products, like a miracle of the world.
Birch lemonade without boiling (sterilization)
Of course, no one will argue with the fact that preservation or partial processing still kills vitamins. There is an option in which you can still preserve all the values that nature has given us.
But, remember that after you have collected fresh juice, you should store it in a cool place for about two days, and then it will simply begin to ferment and you will get kvass.
There is one method that is suitable for winter, this is freezing. But do you need to have a ton of space in your freezer for this, or will you make do with one bag? In this case, you can use not only bags, but also plastic bottles and even cups.
Or another option, the juice, as soon as you have collected it and it is still completely fresh, strain through cheesecloth and bring it to 80 degrees Celsius, and then pour it into sterilized jars with a lid. This beauty should be stored in a cool place, preferably in a cellar, for about 2-3 months.
Birch drink with orange
Let's continue our conversation. And now we prepare a healing drink with orange, and then roll it into jars. Moreover, you can then use it with ice cubes, imagine how it will look, beautiful and charming.
Instead of orange, you can take any dried fruit, and even rose hips.
We will need:
- birch sap - 3 l
- orange - 1 pc.
- sugar - 5 tbsp
- citric acid - 0.5 tsp
Cooking method:
1. Place sugar, orange slices (rinse them well and pour boiling water over them) and plus citric acid into a saucepan with nature's drink.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil and immediately turn off the stove.
Pour this liquid into a sterilized jar. And close with a regular nylon lid, which you also boil first.
Canned birch sap with citric acid for the winter
The most popular option, which was used in the USSR, and it is still quite popular today. Let’s remember the old recipe, in case someone likes it, it’s the simplest and easiest.
We will need:
- birch sap - 3 l
- dried fruits - 50 g
- sugar - 5 tbsp
- citric acid - 0.5 tsp
Cooking method:
1. Add citric acid and granulated sugar to nature’s drink. Next, take dried fruits, which contain dried apples, pears, raisins and rose hips.
Before throwing the berries into the liquid, rinse them in running water and pour boiling water over them.
2. Cook until it boils, and then pour everything into clean jars as usual and cover with lids.
3. It turns out so delicious, this juice goes especially well at a holiday or feast. Happy drinking!
Making kvass from birch sap
In the summer, such kvass goes with a bang! Ordinary kvass, you don’t have time to make bread kvass, let alone something so sweet, even more so. Have you ever conjured such a work of art? If you haven’t already, I suggest you watch this video with me. Moreover, this is my grandfather’s recipe, as the author of this video claims, which means you have to try it anyway.
How to preserve birch sap with raisins and candies?
For me this is an interesting find, I would never have thought of such an idea, but then yesterday I saw in one magazine, but for flavoring you can use ordinary icicles instead of fruit))). Yes, who is good at anything, and I will definitely try to do this this year. I think this is what you need for a varied menu. What do you think?
We will need:
- birch sap - 1 l
- sugar - 1.5 tbsp
- lollipops - 2 pcs.
- citric acid - on the tip of a knife or to taste
- raisins and other dried fruits - 40 g or as desired
Cooking method:
1. Prepare everything you need. Boil the jars and lids.
After this, pour fresh juice into a large bowl and add all the ingredients according to the list.
You can do it without dried fruits, just with candies.
2. Bring to a boil and do not forget, if foam suddenly appears, remove it with a spoon. Pour this compote into jars, roll up under metal lids and let cool. Store in a cellar or cool place.
That's all for me. As always, I wish everyone good health, good health and see you again, friends! Bye everyone! Write, leave comments and always be positive. Have a great and bright day!
