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Among the berry crops widely cultivated in Russian orchards, cherries take pride of place. Its beneficial properties have been known since ancient times, and we are talking not only about red and burgundy fruits, but also about leaves and even bark. Today cherries have not lost their relevance, and are still used in cooking. Its berries are ideal for homemade preparations; jellies, preserves, juices, jams, marmalade, alcoholic drinks and, of course, compotes are prepared from them. The taste of cherry compote is familiar to almost everyone from early childhood. Our grandmothers and mothers treated this delicacy both at a regular dinner and at a festive table. Despite the fact that most families have now abandoned the preparation of compotes for the winter, and pay tribute to not very useful packaged juices, many housewives do not deviate from traditions and every summer they spin at least 5-7 cans of this tasty and healing drink.
On a cold winter evening, cherry compote will remind you of a hot and bright summer and will delight you with a pleasant aroma. And in combination with other berries and fruits, the cherry drink will amaze even the most fastidious gourmet. The main advantage of cherry compote is that it does not contain harmful preservatives and dyes, which cannot be said about modern drinks produced on an industrial scale. The only drawback is the high sugar content, but if consumed in moderation, it cannot harm the body. Cherry compote is a healthy product that includes a huge amount of vitamins, biologically active components and other useful substances. Many will say that after heat treatment, the berries lose their healing properties. To some extent they are right, but not quite! Even when exposed to hot water berries, they retain some of the substances necessary for the body.
What are the benefits of cherry compote?
The benefits of cherries and preparations from it have been proven; in terms of the content of useful components, it can only be compared with forest strawberries and strawberries. It contains: vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B9, C, E, H and PP, folic acid, as well as macro- and microelements: zinc, fluorine, boron, iron, sodium, iodine, phosphorus, magnesium, chromium, sulfur, manganese, rubidium, copper, nickel, vanadium, potassium and cobalt. Cherries also boast a high calcium content, which is especially necessary for the child's body. Cherry preparations also contain natural sugars, coumarin, anthocyanins, organic acids, tannins and pectin. So, coumarin can reduce the risk of blood clots, and anthocyanins prevent premature aging of cells.
Cherry compote is recommended for low hemoglobin and high blood pressure. It can be safely called an excellent prophylactic agent against strokes, heart attacks and arterial atherosclerosis. It is useful for arthritis, gout, epilepsy, and some neurological conditions. Believe it or not, cherries have a beneficial effect on the brain and nervous system. Cherry compote is effective for constipation, because the fruits contain pectin, which helps to restore the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and eliminate toxins and toxins. And also this magic drink is advised for bronchitis and colds. And the list of medicinal properties of cherry compote does not end there, it can be continued indefinitely.
With or without bones?
Most often, housewives prepare a cherry compote from berries with seeds, in fact, like jam. But, unfortunately, this method has a significant disadvantage! The fact is that cherry seeds contain a dangerous and harmful substance called amygdalin, which after a while turns into hydrocyanic acid. As you know, this hydrogen cyanide compound contains volatile poisons that can cause poisoning. For this reason, compotes are recommended to be prepared from seedless berries, however, in this case, the preparation of cherries will take a lot of time. But after all, there is nothing more important than health, right?
How to cook for the winter?
Almost everyone has a recipe for a classic cherry compote in their notebook. The process of preparing a canned drink does not cause any difficulties. For a kilogram of peeled and washed cherries, 250-300 g of sugar and a couple of liters of water are needed. First, the syrup is prepared, and hot it is poured into sterilized jars filled with 1/4 part cherries. Then the cans are rolled up with metal lids. In a cool place, for example, in a cellar or basement, jars with compote are removed after 10-12 hours.
For those who do not tolerate monotony and do not adhere to traditional recipes, they can supplement the cherry compote with other berries and fruits. Cherries are perfect in tandem with chokeberry, red and black currants, apples, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, plums and even apricots. The main thing is not to be afraid to experiment and, thereby, surprise your household and friends.
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