A simple recipe for gooseberry and banana jam for the winter

In the old days, gooseberry jam was more common than it is today. These berries are rich in vitamins B9, P, and C. Modern people strive for the new and unusual, exploring new technologies and recipes. This is how ripe gooseberry and banana jam came about.Its unusual taste is complemented by an equally exotic aroma, which will appeal to even the most discerning gourmets, as well as children.

Subtleties of cooking

Gooseberries are pre-washed, stems removed, and drained in a colander. Some recipes recommend removing the pits. This can be done using a regular pin or the tip of a knife. If making jam without boiling, the berries must be dried.

Gooseberry jam is always made with sugar. The amount depends on the recipe, the ingredients, and the preparation method. Interestingly, raw preserves require more granulated sugar than those that are cooked.

How to choose gooseberries and bananas

Any variety and type of gooseberry is suitable for making jam. They must be ripe. Firm fruits are preferable, but overripe ones are not a problem. Gelatin will be required for this jam. Very attractive jam is made from black, dark red, or amber-green berries.

Bananas are selected that are well ripened, aromatic, but without signs of spoilage.

A simple recipe

Making delicious and aromatic gooseberry jam with bananas is easy. And if you have a bountiful harvest of your own berries, this treat won't cost you much. To make it, you'll need the following ingredients:

• ripe gooseberries - 500 g;
• granulated sugar - 500 g;
• ripe large banana - 1 pc.;
• 1 cinnamon stick;
• 2 cloves.

Preparation

Wash the berries thoroughly, sort through them, remove the stems and stalks, then transfer to a suitable container and mash as thoroughly as possible. Peel the banana and cut into thin slices. Mix the pureed gooseberries, banana, and sugar together and let steep for a couple of hours. Then add the cloves and cinnamon, bring to the boil, and simmer for 7 minutes. Remove the cloves and cinnamon and remove from the heat. Pour the finished jam into prepared jars and seal.

Classic raw jam recipe

To preserve as many vitamins and beneficial microelements as possible, gooseberry jam with banana is prepared without pre-cooking. You'll need the following ingredients:

• 1 kg of ripe gooseberries;
• 3 large ripe bananas;
• 600 g sugar.

Preparation

Wash the gooseberries thoroughly, sort them, remove the stems, and dry them. Peel the bananas. Mix the berries with the banana, add sugar, and puree until smooth using a food processor, blender, or meat grinder. Make sure the sugar is completely dissolved in the resulting puree.

Pre-sterilize the jars, place the jam in them, cover and place in the refrigerator.

Gooseberry and banana jelly

An equally delicious and interesting dessert is gooseberry jelly with banana. To make it, you'll need:

• ripe gooseberries - 500 g;
• large bananas - 2 pcs.;
• granulated sugar - 700 g;
• dissolved gelatin - 0.5 cups;
• mint - to taste.

Preparation

Wash the gooseberries thoroughly, remove the stems, sort through, and mash. Add granulated sugar and gelatin, and optionally add a sprig of mint. Let the mixture sit overnight. In the morning, peel the bananas, cut them into thin slices, and mix with the gooseberries. Let the mixture sit for another hour, then bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour the finished jelly into the prepared jars and seal them, then turn the jars upside down.

Features of storing jam

If you're preserving for the coming winter, the jars of gooseberry jam should be cooled after sealing. Then, store them in a cool, dark place (refrigerator, basement, or pantry). There, the preserves will last for several years without losing their flavor or nutritional value. Opened jars of this berry dessert can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Gooseberry jam prepared without cooking for the winter is stored only in the refrigerator. This delicacy will be a worthy treat even at the holiday table. Thanks to its rich chemical composition, this berry jam with the addition of exotic fruit is used to boost immunity in winter and fight colds. Young children especially love this preparation.