- Black elderberry - 1 Kilogram
- Sugar - 1 Kilogram
The elderberry is of three kinds, but for consumption only black elderberry is suitable, other types of elderberry are poisonous to humans in any form. However, jam from black elderberry is a useful and therapeutic remedy, which should always be at hand, especially "during the season" of colds. The recipe is simple, we need a kilogram of elderberry and a kilogram of sugar. First, elderberry should be washed in several waters, along with twigs. Then clean the berries from the twigs and put the elderberry in the dishes, where the jam will be prepared - this can be either a deep pan or an enameled basin. The berry needs to be slightly chopped, so that she gives the juice and put it on the stove and bring the contents to a boil. Then make a small fire and continue to extinguish berries. When the contents boil and its volume is reduced by half, fill it with sugar and mix, so that the sugar is completely dissolved. Cook for 10 minutes, mixing thoroughly. Remove from the plate, pour over the jars. Banks make up to each other and cover with a warm cloth or blanket until completely cooled.
Number of servings: depends on