Lingonberry jam
Origin of the recipe
Lingonberry jam is a traditional delicacy popular in Russia and other Northern European countries. Lingonberries, the fruit used to make the jam, are a berry native to forests and marshes. They are known for their beneficial properties and are used in folk medicine.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Cowberry
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Sugar
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Water
Kitchen utensils
- Bowl
- Saucepan
- Jam jars
- Colander
Lingonberry jam is incredibly easy to make; it doesn't require long cooking. Enjoy a leisurely berry hunt in the autumn forest, and then, in just five minutes, you can make healthy and delicious lingonberry jam that will retain most of its vitamins and delight you in the cold.
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Sort and wash the lingonberries.
Step 2:
Pour boiling water over the lingonberries, place in a saucepan, sprinkle with sugar and stir.
Step 3:
Place on heat and add water.
Step 4:
When the jam boils, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 5:
Pasteurize the jars and lids with hot steam, spread the jam, close and turn them upside down overnight.
Cooking tips
Stir the lingonberries after they release their juice.
Stir the jam to prevent it from burning.
