If you have little space in the freezer, and in winter you want delicious fruit – canning mixed fruit – better in a jar. They have a rich flavor, such fruits can be added to drinks, desserts or simply consumed, enjoying the taste of each piece.
Mixed Fruit Cocktail
This recipe can also be used with other types of fruits, such as apricots or pineapples, especially if you are aiming for a more exotic taste.
Upon careful examination of the recipe, you will see that the process starts with adding a certain amount of hot marinade to a jar, then the fruits are placed in, and hot liquid is added until the necessary level is reached.
Ingredients
- Peaches: 1.5 kg
- Pears: 1.5 kg
- Green, seedless grapes (slightly underripe): 0.5 kg
- Maraschino cherries (jarred): 300 g
- Sugar: 3 cups
- Water: 4 cups
The total volume: Approximately 3 liters
Instructions
- Sort the grapes, wash them, and soak in a solution of ascorbic acid or lemon juice. Blanch the peaches in boiling water for 1-1.5 minutes to facilitate peeling, then cool in water and peel. Halve the peaches, remove the pits, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes; store in the solution along with the grapes. Peel the pears, halve them, remove the cores, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, and also store in the solution. Preparation:
- Mix sugar with water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Filling the jars:
- Drain the water from the fruits, add 1/2 cup of hot syrup to each hot jar. Place a few cherries in the jars, fill them with the mixed fruits, and pour over the hot syrup, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Remove air bubbles and adjust the fill level if necessary. Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean damp paper towel, seal with hot lids, and sterilize in boiling water for 20 minutes.
Unusual pickled fruit mix
This appetizer can be served in a bowl on the table or paired with cheese, charcuterie, and grissini of your choice.
Ingredients
- Gooseberries: 200 g
- Grapes: 150 g
- Black currants: 150 g
- Cherries: 100 g
- Pears: 2 pcs
- Cloves: 4 pcs
- Ground cinnamon: 10 g
- Allspice (berries): 4 pcs
- Water: 400 g
- Sugar: 240 g
- 9% Vinegar: 2 tbsp
- Salt: 5 g
Instructions
- For the marinade, bring the water to a boil, then add the sugar, salt, and vinegar, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved, then remove from heat.
- Prepare the fruits and berries: wash them, remove the stems from the berries, and cut the pears into slices, removing the core.
- In liter jars, place the spices, prepared fruits, and berries, then pour over the hot marinade and seal with lids.
- Place the jars in a large pot with warm water, bring to a boil, and sterilize for 15 minutes.
- Tightly seal the jars and let them cool at room temperature. Store in a cool, dark place.
Autumn fruit jam assortment
A very tasty jam made from a mix of fruits. We have specially selected such a recipe to make life easier for housewives, because many do not know what to do with the fruit, so that they are well preserved and were interesting to serve.
Ingredients
- Pears: 3 pcs
- Apples: 3 pcs
- Orange: 1 pc
- Lemon: 1 pc
- Grapes: 300 g
- Plums: 300 g
- Sugar: 1 kg
- Water: 200 ml
Instructions
- Wash all the fruits, berries, and citrus. Peel the pears, remove the cores, and cut them into 0.5 cm thick slices. Then put them in boiling water, bring to a boil again, and immediately drain the water. Add sugar to this water and cook the syrup on low heat, stirring continuously, for about 10 minutes.
- Core the apples and cut them into slices, then add to the syrup along with the pear slices, grapes, and halved plums.
- Slice the oranges and lemons into 0.5 cm thick slices, removing any seeds. Pour 100 ml of water over them, bring to a boil, and then add to the syrup with the rest of the fruits.
- Boil the jam for 15-20 minutes after it begins to boil, until the fruits become translucent. Place the ready jam into sterilized jars and seal tightly with lids.
This article provides a detailed guide to preparing canned mixed fruit in jars. The cooking process involves several steps to get the desired result. All recipes will help to enjoy the natural flavor of different fruits in any period, especially in winter. Also remember that you can substitute fruits and berries as you wish.
