How to make delicious and healthy aronia preserves at home

The season for aronia preserves is about to begin. Juices and liqueurs made from these fruits are delicious and healthy, attracting many enthusiasts. However, not everyone knows that fruits need proper preparation before they are put in sugar. This will ensure that the preserves are not bitter.

Aronia, also known as black chokeberry, is very healthy. The fruits contain many valuable nutrients and are excellent for various preserves.

These inconspicuous fruits are a source of vitamin C, which boosts immunity, and vitamin B, which are essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system. In addition to vitamins, aronia contains many minerals such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Interestingly, aronia is one of the richest sources of antioxidants among fruits. Antioxidants (such as anthocyanins) help fight free radicals, reducing the risk of many diseases, including cancer. Due to its antioxidant properties, aronia also contributes to delaying the aging process of cells.

The easiest way is to drink juice from these fruits, which can be easily prepared at home. Aronia is also suitable for jams or liqueurs. However, their preparation involves a particular problem because aronia fruits are tart. Fortunately, there is a simple way to eliminate this unpleasant taste. Just freeze the fruits for a few hours before processing. This will remove the tartness and make the prepared preserves much more delicious. Their preparation is straightforward.

1. Transfer the frozen fruits to a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and leave everything covered for 24 hours.
2. Then, strain the aronia through cheesecloth over a sieve. Add sugar to the resulting juice (1.1 lbs of sugar for the same amount of aronia) and boil again.
3. When the sugar dissolves, you can pour the juice into bottles. If you are dreaming of a liqueur, this is the moment when you need to add alcohol.