The cornelian cherries are overflowing with their bright red fruits in late summer. Those who pick and collect diligently can usually not use the mass immediately. This is where preservation methods such as juicing come in handy!
How to juice cornelian cherries?
In order to juice cornelian cherries, they do not necessarily have to be pitted. It's best to use a steam juicer, which also works with other fruits without deseeding. After juicing, the juice can be filled hot into glass bottles and sealed for preservation.
Do the cornelian cherries have to be pitted before juicing?
Depending on which method of juicing you choose, the cornelian cherriesnot must necessarily be pitted individually. If it is necessary, it is best to use a cherry stoner. However, this tedious work consumes a lot of time.
How can cornelian cherries be juiced?
The best, fastest and most uncomplicated way to juice cornelian cherries is with a so-calledsteam juicer This can also be used to easily juice elderberries, raspberries, gooseberries, mirabelle plums and the like, without first having to do so Having to remove cores.
There is also the option of using the 'Flotte Lotte' or a conventional centrifugal juicer (previous deseeding of the cornelian cherries is recommended).
How are cornelian cherries juiced with a steam juicer?
The steam juicertakes overthework for you. All you need to do is put the fruit into the device and bottle the juice.
For one batch you need around 2.5 kg of cornelian cherries, 1.5 liters of water, possibly 150 g of sugar and a little citric acid. How to proceed:
- Add water to the bottom pot
- Put the juice container over it
- Pour cornelian cherries and other ingredients if necessary
- close with lid
- boil and simmer gently
- Open the tap and fill the juice into glass bottles
This procedure takes 30 to 60 minutes depending on the device and the amount of cornelian cherries.
How is cornelian cherry juice preserved?
If you used a steam juicer for juicing, heating is necessary to preserve the juicenotmorenecessaryThe juice has already been heated and can be filled hot into well-cleaned glass bottles. Don't forget to label and store in a suitable place.
With other juicing methods, it may be necessary to bring the cornelian cherry juice to the boil afterwards and only then bottle it.
What can cornelian cherry juice be used for?
The slightly sour, but still tasty juice of the cornelian cherries can be used, for example, to makejelly. To do this, let the juice boil with preserving sugar in a ratio of 1:1. Then pour into glasses, close and let cool.
The juice is also suitable for ice cream, smoothies and liqueur.
Tip
Long lasting and still prefer to carry out inspections
If cornelian cherry juice is preserved correctly, it will last in a closed glass bottle in a dark and cool place for at least a year. However, it is still advisable to check the outside for mold from time to time.
