To prepare this delicious recipe for gooseberries, we start by carefully cleaning the gooseberries, removing their stems and washing them well under a stream of cold water. It is important to ensure that the fruits are clean, as this contributes to obtaining a high-quality syrup. Meanwhile, we put a pot of water to boil, and when it reaches the boiling point, we add granulated sugar. It is essential for the sugar to dissolve completely in the water, and this process will take a few minutes. Once the syrup reaches boiling temperature again, it is time to add the gooseberries.
We let the gooseberries boil in this hot syrup for about 30-40 seconds. This time interval is sufficient for the fruits to change color and absorb the aroma of the syrup. After this time, we remove the gooseberries from the pot and carefully place them in a clean container. This step is important to avoid crushing the fruits. The syrup remains on the heat, where it must boil again until it reaches an appropriate temperature.
At this point, we add 1/2 tablespoon of salicylic acid, stirring constantly to ensure it dissolves completely in the syrup. Salicylic acid is a natural preservative that will help keep the gooseberries in good condition throughout the winter. After the syrup is homogenized, we carefully pour it over the gooseberries placed in jars, ensuring that each jar is filled evenly.
After sealing the jars with lids, we place them in a warm, dry place, covering them with a blanket to maintain a high temperature. This slow cooling process is crucial to ensure the preservation of the flavors and quality of the fruits. We leave them in this place until the next day, when they will cool completely.
Once the jars have cooled, we can move them to the pantry, where they will wait to be opened during the winter. These preserved gooseberries will bring a touch of freshness and flavor on cold days, being perfect for use in various recipes or simply as a delicacy at breakfast. Enjoy your meal!
We let the gooseberries boil in this hot syrup for about 30-40 seconds. This time interval is sufficient for the fruits to change color and absorb the aroma of the syrup. After this time, we remove the gooseberries from the pot and carefully place them in a clean container. This step is important to avoid crushing the fruits. The syrup remains on the heat, where it must boil again until it reaches an appropriate temperature.
At this point, we add 1/2 tablespoon of salicylic acid, stirring constantly to ensure it dissolves completely in the syrup. Salicylic acid is a natural preservative that will help keep the gooseberries in good condition throughout the winter. After the syrup is homogenized, we carefully pour it over the gooseberries placed in jars, ensuring that each jar is filled evenly.
After sealing the jars with lids, we place them in a warm, dry place, covering them with a blanket to maintain a high temperature. This slow cooling process is crucial to ensure the preservation of the flavors and quality of the fruits. We leave them in this place until the next day, when they will cool completely.
Once the jars have cooled, we can move them to the pantry, where they will wait to be opened during the winter. These preserved gooseberries will bring a touch of freshness and flavor on cold days, being perfect for use in various recipes or simply as a delicacy at breakfast. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
3 kg hawthorn 1 kg sugar 3 l water 1/2 tablespoon salicylic (preservative powder)