Such an unusual delicacy as pine cone jam has many valuable properties. To get a truly healthy product for adults and children, you must strictly follow all the rules for its preparation.
| Product 100g | Kcal | Protein | Fats | Carbohydrates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine cones are green | 10 | 0 | 0.2 | 2 |
| Granulated sugar | 399 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Lemon | 34 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 3 |
| Lemon acid | 22 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 6.5 |
| Honey | 328 | 0.8 | 0 | 80.3 |
| Walnut | 656 | 16.2 | 60.8 | 11.1 |
| Orange | 43 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 8.1 |
| Cowberry | 46 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 8.2 |
| Cinnamon | 208.8 | 2 | 1.2 | 27.5 |
| Pine nuts | 673 | 13.7 | 68.4 | 9.4 |
When preparing raw materials for jam, several recommendations should be followed:
The most useful will be young shoots taken from healthy trees that do not have any traces of mold or rot. All buds should be intact, with no dents or dark spots.
The number of cones for making jam can be different and depends on the number of people who will eat it. For a small family, on average, about a kilogram of young shoots are collected.
The collected cones must be sorted out, thoroughly cleaned of debris and insects, and rinsed with water. Raw materials are placed in an enamel container, poured with cold water and left overnight. Before making the jam, the cones are well dried. Most often they are boiled whole, but if desired, they can be cut into pieces.
Classic recipe:
The jam is periodically stirred and the foam is removed from it. Half an hour before readiness, a glass container is prepared, into which the sweet product is distributed. Seal the cans with nylon lids.
In addition to the classic recipe, there are other ways to make pine cone jam. It can be made with the addition of citrus fruits, pine nuts, and various berries. Instead of sugar, honey is sometimes used (in this case, the main component is simply poured with a sweet mass, so traditional cooking is not required).
For the preparation of healthy delicacies, it is young cones that are used, since they contain the maximum of useful substances. Green pine shoots are rich in:
Pine cone jam is a real natural medicine that is beneficial for a wide variety of diseases. It should be used for pathologies of the respiratory, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems, diseases of the ENT organs, weakened immunity, and lack of appetite. The product significantly improves the functioning of the digestive system, maintains a healthy liver and pancreas, normalizes reproductive function and gives additional energy. The tool has preventive properties - it reduces the risk of oncology, prevents the occurrence of heart attacks and strokes, gastric ulcer and 12 duodenal ulcer, improves blood composition and prevents anemia.
Pine cone jam has an analgesic effect, helps to relieve discomfort in muscles and joints. With regular use, this product noticeably improves the condition of the skin, hair and nails, and rejuvenates the entire body.
In order for the cone jam not to lose its therapeutic and prophylactic properties, it must be properly stored:
If all the above rules are observed, the jam can be stored for 1 year. The product from an open can must be consumed within a month - later it loses its useful effect.
There is a way to double the shelf life of pine cone jam. To do this, add a little citric acid to the product during cooking.
