The berries are not boiled, but scalded with syrup, so more beneficial properties are preserved.
Gooseberry jam is no less beloved than raspberry or blueberry jam. But there are some subtleties in its preparation.
Secrets of cooking
First, you need to prepare the gooseberries. Use a needle to make several punctures in each berry. This will allow the syrup to get inside, improve the taste, but the fruit will retain its shape and not fall apart.
Next, you need to prepare the syrup. To do this, combine one part water and two parts sugar. The exact volume determines the number of berries.
The syrup needs to be boiled until the sugar dissolves. Pour the gooseberries into a jar and fill with sweet liquid.
The berries retain not only their shape, but also vitamins, minerals and other useful components. As a bonus, the preparation acquires a non-standard texture.
How to improve syrup
You can make jam syrup even better by using additional ingredients.
For example, the syrup can be supplemented with orange peel, spices or pine cones. In this case, there are a lot of options, so it is worth proceeding from personal preferences.
