Blueberry compote in a 3-liter jar without sterilization for the winter

First, we need to prepare blueberries. If you decide to specifically buy berries for making compote, be sure to pay attention to their smell. If it seems to you that it has become somewhat sour, then the blueberries have begun to deteriorate. It is not worth buying such a product. First, sort out the blueberries and remove any spoiled and damaged berries from them. Then pour it into a deep container. Pour water over the berries. Thanks to this, all the debris that could have been among the blueberries will float to the surface. With a simple piece of cloth, you can quickly remove it. After that, it is advisable to change the water. Leave the blueberries in it for about 25 minutes. Then rinse the berries well. Spread a regular kitchen or paper towel on the table. Sprinkle blueberries on top of it. Leave the berries to dry.

To save our time, we will not sterilize the jars. We just need to rinse them in warm water. You can use detergent or baking soda for this. Fill a small saucepan with water and transfer to the stove. Scald the lids with boiling water. Spread a tea towel on the table. Place the jars on it. Leave them to dry.

Next, we need to prepare sugar syrup for our compote. We need ingredients such as granulated sugar, vanilla sugar, citric acid, and water. Fill a small saucepan with cold water. We put it on a hot stove. When the water boils, start gradually, in small portions, pour sugar into it. Stir the solution constantly so that the crystals dissolve quickly. Add vanilla sugar to the syrup. Stir everything again. This ingredient will give the compote a very pleasant smell that will match its taste. Pour citric acid into the syrup last. It will allow the compote to reach the winter. Using this ingredient, you can be sure that the drink will not spoil. When the sugar syrup is done, turn off the heat and remove the pot from the stove. It is advisable to strain the solution. To do this, you can use a sieve or regular cheesecloth, which should be in your kitchen. So the compote will be very transparent and attractive in appearance.

Fill dried jars with blueberries. Try to distribute them evenly between the banks. Pour the sugar syrup over the berries. Screw the cover back on. Be sure to pay attention to the jar. If cracks appear on it, the container will have to be replaced. Turn the jars over and place them on a towel. In this position, the lids will be subjected to additional heat treatment. This is facilitated by hot compote.Wrap the jars in a blanket or tea towel. Wait for them to cool down. After that, transfer the compote to a cooler place. There he will wait in the wings.

A delicious blueberry drink is ready. This recipe is notable for its simplicity. It will save you precious time and make a sweet and aromatic compote. Read the recipe to the end and hurry up to cook it!