For many centuries, sea buckthorn has been considered a source of health and longevity. To this day, this berry is famous for its rich vitamin composition. Many desserts and drinks are prepared from it. One of these simple and incredibly healthy drinks is sea buckthorn compote.

What kind of berry is this?

Sea buckthorn is a tall tree with thorny branches, reaching a height of 5-6 meters. The sea buckthorn tree received this name because its medicinal fruits cling to the branches on all sides. The berries are spherical or oval in shape and bright orange. Under the thick skin there is a very juicy sweet and sour pulp with a rich aroma.

As a rule, sea buckthorn is not eaten fresh. The berries are used to prepare healthy drinks, desserts, and also produce oil, which is later used for medicinal purposes.

The calorie content of fresh sea buckthorn is very low; 100 grams of berries contain approximately 82 kcal. According to scientific research, this amount of berries is enough to replenish the daily requirement of nutrients needed by a person.

When preparing sea buckthorn jam and desserts with the addition of granulated sugar or honey, the calorie content of the resulting product increases sharply. But if you cook sea buckthorn compote with a small amount of sugar, then its nutritional value is suitable even for dietary nutrition.

Benefits and harms

Sea buckthorn contains a storehouse of vitamins and microelements:

• vitamins A, B, C, K, E;
• oleic acid;
• linoleic acid;
• calcium;
• sodium;
• iron;
• silicon.

The healing properties of the orange berry have been known for more than a hundred years; it is actively used in folk medicine in the form of infusions, decoctions, and oils. Sea buckthorn oil helps in healing burns, wounds and bedsores, perfectly stimulates hair growth, and reduces hair loss.

Main indications for the use of sea buckthorn compotes and fruit drinks:

• avitaminosis;
• exhaustion;
• anemia;
• joint diseases (rheumatism);
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• diseases of the upper respiratory tract (acute laryngitis, pharyngitis, tracheobronchitis);
• heart and vascular diseases;
• high cholesterol;
• depressive states;
• increase in potency.

Sea buckthorn compote is also useful for pregnant and lactating women. Indeed, during pregnancy and lactation, the immunity of young mothers is weakened, as a result of which the risk of catching colds and seasonal diseases increases. As you know, not all medications are safe for mother and baby during this period, so if any illness occurs, a tasty drink made from sea buckthorn fruits will, without harm to health, enrich the body with the necessary vitamin complex, strengthen the immune system and give vigor.

Sea buckthorn compote promotes proper growth and physiological development of the baby.

Despite the safety of the product, it is worth remembering that during lactation you should never overuse berries, so as not to provoke allergies, intestinal colic and indigestion in breastfed children.

In order to reduce the risk of allergic reactions in children, it is recommended to follow the following recommendations:

• Berries should be introduced into the diet of a nursing woman only 2-3 months after the birth of the child.
• For the first time, a young mother can try no more than a sip of compote and observe the child’s well-being throughout the day. If the baby does not have any negative reactions, then a nursing woman can safely drink this drink.
• If allergies or gastrointestinal disorders occur, you should postpone the use of sea buckthorn compote. After a month, you can try again.
• Do not drink the drink on an empty stomach.
• The daily intake of berries during lactation is 50 grams, no more than 150 grams per week are allowed.

You also need to know that despite the beneficial properties of sea buckthorn, it is not recommended for people with liver problems, pancreatitis and gallbladder diseases.

How can you prepare it?

Most modern housewives cannot imagine their life without a multicooker, because many delicious dishes and drinks can be prepared using this miracle technique. Preparing rich sea buckthorn compote in a slow cooker is also no exception.

• sea ​​buckthorn – 300 grams;
• sugar – 100 grams;
• filtered or bottled water – 3 liters.

Sort the sea buckthorn, remove bad fruits and branches, then rinse thoroughly. Place the berries in a multicooker bowl, add granulated sugar and water. Set the “Stew” program and cook the compote for 20 minutes. After completing the above program, leave in the “Warming” mode. If your multicooker has a “Soup” mode, then you can safely replace the “Stew” program with it.

After the compote is ready, strain, cool and drink immediately.

Another traditional option for preparing sea buckthorn compote is cooking in a saucepan. The ingredients will be needed in the same quantities as when cooking in a slow cooker. We offer one of the simple recipes:

• washed and peeled berries are dipped in cold water;
• after the water boils, reduce the heat and cook for at least one minute;
• then remove the pan from the stove and wrap it in a towel, leave until completely cool;
• When the drink has cooled, you need to strain it, then add sugar and you can serve it.

A simple recipe for the winter

Sea buckthorn compote for the winter is one of the excellent options for harvesting medicinal berries. This delicious drink can be safely stored even at room temperature. Minimal heat treatment makes it possible to preserve the maximum of useful elements. This brew will strengthen the immune system and preserve health during an epidemic of viral diseases.

When preparing sea buckthorn compote for the winter, you need to observe some nuances:

• For such a drink, it is best to choose fruits that ripen in the first half of September, so that the berries are firm, but not overripe.
• Sort the sea buckthorn well and rinse in cold water.
• The resulting broth may have a specific taste and aroma that not everyone likes. To change its taste, just add other berries or fruits.
• To keep the compote throughout the winter, only clean glass jars and lids should be used for storing it.
• It is better not to use aluminum kitchen utensils, as aluminum releases toxic substances when oxidized. Enamel or stainless steel pans are useful for cooking.
• Rolled cans should be stored in a dark place so that direct sunlight does not fall on them. Thus, all beneficial properties will be preserved in full.

The recipe for sea buckthorn compote for the winter is extremely simple:

• sort the berries and rinse thoroughly; you can use a regular sieve for this;
• at the same time, boil water and add granulated sugar;
• Sterilize the jars and place the washed fruits in them, then pour in the resulting sugar syrup;
• now you need to close the jars with the prepared lids and roll them up;
• wrap the jars with a towel or blanket and wait until the drink cools completely;
• After the sea buckthorn infusion has cooled, take it to a cool place.

Sea buckthorn compote is quite easy to prepare. But those who appreciate complex tasks can experiment and notice that sea buckthorn is combined with various berries and fruits.

From frozen fruits

Sea buckthorn does not lose its medicinal properties even when frozen. Therefore, compote can also be cooked from frozen berries.

To do this, pour 2 liters of water into a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Add 500 grams of frozen sea buckthorn and 250 grams of sugar, mix the resulting consistency. You will also need lemon, cut into slices. It needs to be added to the pan and cooked for another 5 minutes, then strain the drink. After this, the compote is ready for use.

This amount of drink is enough for 7-8 servings. Frozen berries are low in calories and are ideal for people watching their weight.

With fruits

You can also cook a rich sea buckthorn compote by adding apples to it. For this you will need:

• 3 liters of filtered water;
• berries – 250-300 grams;
• apples – 200 grams;
• sugar – 250 grams.

Preparation:

• Sort the berries from rotten fruits.
• Rinse fresh apples and sea buckthorn under water.
• Remove the core and seeds from the apples, then cut the fruit into quarters.
• Pour purified water, sugar, sea buckthorn and apples into a saucepan.
• Turn on the stove and wait for it to boil. After boiling, reduce the heat and cook the compote for another 15-20 minutes. The main thing is not to overcook the berries, maintaining their whole shape.
• After finishing cooking, leave the drink to brew for 2-3 hours.
• Then strain the compote so that it is not cloudy.
• The sea buckthorn drink is ready, you can enjoy its wonderful taste and aroma.

This preparation option is useful for people with high blood sugar levels. Sea buckthorn activates the functioning of the pancreas and thereby alleviates the patient’s condition.

Compote made from sea buckthorn and dried fruits is no less tasty and healthy. Both fresh and frozen berries are suitable for this. If desired, you can add a handful of rose hips to it.

Required ingredients:

• sea ​​buckthorn – 150 grams;
• dried fruits – 150 grams;
• sugar – ½ cup;
• water – 2.5 liters.

Cooking method:

• rinse dried apples and berries under running water;
• Place all the ingredients in a saucepan, adding water and sugar;
• After the water boils, leave to simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.

With cranberries and black currants

To activate the processes of rejuvenation of internal organs, we recommend preparing a delicious compote of sea buckthorn with cranberries. These berries are powerful antioxidants and remove harmful toxins from the body. The drink is also wonderfully refreshing and invigorating.

To prepare three liters of this broth you will need 250 grams of sea buckthorn, 150 grams of cranberries, half a glass of sugar.

Let's take a closer look at the preparation steps:

• prepare a sterile three-liter jar, put the washed berries in it;
• pour boiling water over it, then cover the jar with a lid and leave for 2 hours;
• pour the resulting infusion into an enamel pan;
• add sugar and boil the infusion for 7 minutes;
• Pour the finished compote back into the glass jar and roll up.

To prevent cranberries from losing important beneficial microelements during heat treatment, you can squeeze the juice out of it into the finished sea buckthorn compote immediately before use.

If a person suffers from diseases of the cardiovascular system, then a compote of sea buckthorn with black currant will help him maintain his health. An infusion of these two berries normalizes blood pressure and pulse.

To cook this compote, you will need 1 kilogram of sea buckthorn, 500 grams of black currants, 2 liters of water and 2 cups of sugar.

Cooking method:

• add granulated sugar to boiling water and heat the syrup for 5-7 minutes;
• Place the washed berries in a separate bowl and pour the resulting syrup over them;
• cover the dish with a lid and wrap it in a towel for 4 hours;
• After a while, boil the infusion, pour into a glass jar and seal.

To pamper your beloved children, prepare them sea buckthorn compote with cherries. Thanks to the ruby ​​berry, the compote will acquire a beautiful pink hue.

Required ingredients:

• sea ​​buckthorn fruits – 250 grams;
• cherry – 250 grams;
• sugar – 1 glass;
• water – 3 liters.

Preparation:

• pour sugar into boiling water and cook the syrup for at least 10 minutes;
• add the berries to the hot syrup and boil for 15 minutes;
• Pour the sea buckthorn-cherry drink into sterilized containers and roll up.

Store sea buckthorn compote with cherries in a cool, dark place for no more than one year.

To learn how to prepare sea buckthorn compote, watch the following video.

During the winter cold, the body especially requires vitamins. Sea buckthorn contains many useful components, and that is why it is considered a healing berry. Various teas and other drinks are prepared from it. A great way to prepare a storehouse of vitamins and minerals that are beneficial to the body is to prepare sea buckthorn compote, which will benefit not only adults, but also children.

Preparing compote for the winter

Sea buckthorn compote for the winter can be prepared in two ways: with and without sterilization. The preparation of this drink involves the use of berries that are at the initial stage of ripening, since at this time they still have sufficient density. The ridges must be removed from each berry, and damaged ones must be selected. And it is imperative to rinse the sea buckthorn well under running water.

Place prepared berries in each jar and fill with hot sugar syrup. Sugar syrup is prepared at the rate of: 500 g of sugar per 1 liter of water. Then cover the jars with lids and sterilize for at least 15 minutes. The lids should be tightly closed and stored in a dark, cool room.

A simpler recipe for preparing a tasty drink is performed without sterilization. But its shelf life is significantly reduced. To prepare, you must first sterilize the jars and lids. Then prepare the syrup: pour 300 g of sugar into 1 liter of water and bring this liquid to a boiling point.

Place sea buckthorn in sterilized jars up to the shoulders, and then pour boiling sugar syrup. Seal the containers tightly with lids, leave to cool, and then send to a cool place.

Note! Typically, these recipes are used for a 3 liter jar, for convenience. But, for example, compote for children is sealed in smaller containers.

How to make compote from frozen and red sea buckthorn

Preparing compote in jars is not the only way to preserve sea buckthorn during the period of vitamin deficiency. You can also make jam from the berries or simply freeze them. The benefits of the product are not lost from this.

Frozen sea buckthorn compote requires the following ingredients:

• frozen berries – ½ kg;
• granulated sugar – 250 g;
• purified water – 1200 ml.

Preparation of compote consists of the following steps:

1. In order to cook sea buckthorn compote in a saucepan, you must first make the syrup. Combine sugar and water in a container, place it on the stove and bring the mixture to boiling point.
2. Add sea buckthorn to the boiling syrup and bring the liquid with the berries to a boil again.
3. Remove from the stove and wait for the compote to cool.

Note! In order to brew a drink from frozen berries, there is no need to defrost them. Frozen sea buckthorn is added to the boiling syrup.

Compotes made from red sea buckthorn, which is better known as shepherdia, also have a number of beneficial properties. Let's consider the simplest option for preparing this drink. The following components will be required:

• purified water – 2000 ml;
• shepherdia berries – 300 g;
• granulated sugar – ½ kg.

How to prepare a healthy drink:

1. Prepare a jar (3 l) for compote.
2. Pour water into a saucepan and bring to a boil on the stove.
3. At this time, place red sea buckthorn in the prepared jar.
4. Add granulated sugar to boiling water.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil again and pour it over the berries placed in the jar.
6. Immediately close tightly with a lid.

Important! For a red sea buckthorn drink prepared according to the proposed recipe, the permissible storage time should be 2 years.

Compotes with the addition of chokeberry, barberry or cranberry

Very often the drink is supplemented with other berries, which give the drink not only a different taste, but also add beneficial properties. Let's look at what sea buckthorn is combined with in compote.

Compote of sea buckthorn and chokeberry is quite popular. To prepare this healthy drink you will need:

• purified water – 2200 ml;
• fresh sea buckthorn – 500 g;
• fresh chokeberry – 280 g;
• granulated sugar – 300 g.

Preparation consists of the following steps:

1. Sort through the chokeberries and remove the stems from each berry. Rinse under running water and then allow to dry thoroughly.
2. Prepare sea buckthorn in the same way.
3. Sterilize the container and lid for compote and then allow it to dry thoroughly.
4. Place the berries in the prepared container. Bring water to a boil and pour berries over it.
5. Leave for 20 minutes, and then pour the resulting berry broth into a container, which you place on the stove and add granulated sugar. Bring to a boil and wait until the grains are completely dissolved.
6. Pour the resulting syrup over the berries and seal the container with a lid. Cover with a warm cloth and do not touch until completely cooled.

Note! The indicated amount of ingredients is calculated to prepare 3 liters of compote.

To prepare a drink from barberry and sea buckthorn, you can use the previous recipe. The only difference is that the barberry must be chopped.

There is no need to prepare cranberry and sea buckthorn compote. This is due to the fact that cranberries lose all their vitamins and beneficial properties as a result of heat treatment. The best option would be to prepare sea buckthorn compote separately, which should be cooled immediately and then freshly squeezed cranberry juice should be added to it.

Recipe with apples or currants

A drink made from sea buckthorn and apples can be a real favorite treat for the whole family. Especially if it concerns the winter period. In order to prepare it you need:

• fresh sea buckthorn – 200 g;
• apples – 2000 g;
• granulated sugar – 400 g;
• purified water – 2000 ml.

Cooking technology:

1. Wash sea buckthorn and apples thoroughly and dry well.
2. Place both apples and berries in pre-prepared jars.
3. Boil water and pour it into the jars to the very edge. Leave for 20 minutes.
4. Pour the resulting broth into a saucepan, add granulated sugar and place on the stove, where it cooks until the sugar is completely dissolved.
5. Pour the resulting syrup back into the jars and seal the resulting compote with lids. Leave to cool under a warm cloth (blanket).

The recipe for compote from currants and sea buckthorn is quite simple, but in winter it will become an indispensable remedy for colds. Here you will need:

• fresh sea buckthorn – 1000 g;
• fresh black currants – 500 g;
• sugar – 1000 g.

Preparing a healthy drink:

1. The prepared berries must be sorted, removing damaged specimens and stalks, and then washed and dried.
2. Prepare the syrup: combine sugar with 1 liter of water and boil for 10 minutes.
3. Pour boiling syrup over the berries and leave to steep for several hours.
4. Place the container with the berries in syrup on the stove, bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Pour hot into previously sterilized jars and seal tightly with lids.

Important! The jars must immediately be placed upside down and left as is until completely cooled.

Contraindications for use

The benefits and harms of sea buckthorn are concepts that should be taken into account for any disease, since, despite all the beneficial properties of the berry, it can also cause harm. This is due to the rich chemical composition of the berry, which, as a result of individual intolerance to individual components, can cause harm to health. It is also worth considering that the berry is contraindicated in cases of pancreatitis, cholecystitis and gastrointestinal disorders.

Sea buckthorn is a medium-sized shrub that has found application in various spheres of human activity - in ornamental gardening (mainly as hedges), in nutrition (the fruits of the plant are used as food), in medicine (primarily as sea buckthorn oil, which has a wide spectrum of action as a wound-healing and general strengthening agent). Many gardeners and market gardeners who have this tree in their garden (summer cottage) harvest the berries for future use - they freeze them, make jam and compotes, dry them, prepare traditional medicines and preparations. Freezing will allow you to preserve the greatest amount of nutrients and beneficial substances of sea buckthorn. And the berries prepared in this way are excellent as raw materials for the further preparation of various dishes. For example, frozen sea buckthorn compote is very popular, the recipe for which will be discussed below.

Ingredients for making sea buckthorn compote:

• sea ​​buckthorn fruits - 1 kilogram;
• water - 3.5 liters;
• sugar (sand) - 500 grams;
• lemon - half (acts as a clarifier and a moderate preservative; if you plan to prepare sea buckthorn compote for future use, and not for one-time use, then it is more logical to use citric acid (one level teaspoon) to enhance the preservative properties).

Method for preparing frozen sea buckthorn compote:

1. Sea buckthorn berries need to be frozen at room temperature and excess liquid drained.
2. Rinse the berries in a colander under low pressure running water so as not to wash out the beneficial substances and damage the structure of the fruit.
3. Place on paper towels and let dry for 30-60 minutes.
4. Transfer the berries to an enamel bowl, cover with sugar (about 250 grams) and let it brew for about an hour.
5. Put the water on high heat and, after waiting for it to boil, add the remaining sugar. Dissolve it with constant stirring. Then turn the heat to medium and bring the syrup to a boil.
6. Pour the berries and sugar into the boiling syrup, cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Bring the berries to a boil and add the lemon, cut into slices (along with the peel).
8. Simmer for five minutes and return to the boil.
9. Remove lemon slices from compote.
10. Pour the compote into sterilized jars (if you intend to prepare it for future use) or leave it in the pan.
11. Cool the prepared compote at room temperature. To improve the saturation of the drink with taste and aroma, you can wrap it in a warm (for example, wool) cloth.
12. Cool the drink in the refrigerator and can be served as a tasty and vitamin-rich drink.

Consumption of sea buckthorn compote is especially useful during the off-season - at the beginning of spring and at the end of autumn, as it allows you to successfully combat vitamin deficiency and hypovitaminosis.

Not every housewife practices preparing sea buckthorn compote for the winter. Many people treat it with caution, forgetting about the many beneficial properties characteristic of this berry. Preparing the drink is not difficult, all recipes are easy to follow. It’s worth trying to prepare it for the winter once to see if the family likes it.

In any task, before carrying out it is necessary to study the requirements and rules of cooking, knowledge of which will help to avoid mistakes and do everything correctly. Preserving the maximum amount of nutrients and ensuring a long shelf life of the finished product:

• Collection time. There is no need to rush to prepare the berries in advance. Sea buckthorn is one of those species that become tastier after being slightly frozen. This is usually the first autumn frost. During this period, the berries lose their bitterness and gain the maximum amount of nutrients.
• Improved taste. The drink itself has a very specific taste, so to dilute it a little, some other berries are added to the compote.
• It is better to use enameled dishes and wooden spoons, so the drink will not receive unnecessary harmful substances.

You don't have to do anything special when preparing it. Compote of these berries is prepared simply and without any extra effort. It is necessary to strictly follow the recipe, and there will be no difficulties.

Preparing sea buckthorn for compote

Proper selection and preparation of berries is the key to future success. For compote, sea buckthorn is prepared as follows:

• It is necessary to rinse the berries well, remove leaves and other debris.
• Sorting sea buckthorn involves removing rotten or diseased specimens. Since their presence negatively affects the taste of the finished drink.

After this work is done, you should proceed to the subsequent steps of the recipe.

How to prepare sea buckthorn compote

Classic recipe for sea buckthorn compote

The simplest cooking method is in great demand among housewives. It requires: 0.5 kg of berries, 0.45 kg of granulated sugar, 0.55 liters of water.

Dry the cleanly washed berries. Meanwhile, start preparing the syrup. To do this, combine water and sugar, put on fire, and bring to a boil. Sea buckthorn is poured into sterilized dry jars, filled with syrup and set to sterilize.

• 0.5 l cans - 10 min.;
• 1 liter jar - 15 minutes;
• 2 liter jars - 25 min.

The time is recorded after the mixture boils.

When the time is up, the jars are rolled up. Then wrap until completely cool. Afterwards they are stored in a special room.

Compote “Autumn” of sea buckthorn, apples and pumpkin

To prepare it, you need to prepare an equal amount of the main components included in its composition. Sugar take 1 glass per 2 liters of liquid.

Prepare apples and pumpkin, cut them into small arbitrary cubes, put them in jars and pour boiling water over them.

Carefully chopped ingredients make the drink beautiful.

When the liquid has cooled, pour it into a container, be sure to measure it. It is necessary to boil syrup from it, which will be used to pour the components. Then add sugar and let it boil.

Sea buckthorn is added to all jars. Pour boiling syrup over, roll up and leave to infuse at room temperature, wrapping the jars well.

Compote of sea buckthorn and chokeberry

Often, a diluted concentration of sea buckthorn leads to the fact that the taste of the finished compote becomes brighter and much tastier. Not to mention increasing the usefulness of this drink. Adding chokeberry to sea buckthorn gives a unique taste and great benefits for the human body.

For preparation you will need sea buckthorn and chokeberry berries in a 2:1 ratio. Sugar 1 cup per 2 liters of water.

Place the sorted berries in layers into prepared sterile jars. Boil the syrup for the approximate amount of liquid. Pour the hot mixture over the berries. If necessary, add more syrup. Cover with lids and set to sterilize. Approximate time 15-20 minutes.

Sea buckthorn compote for the winter without sterilization

To make a drink according to this recipe, you will need: 0.6 kg of sea buckthorn berries, 0.3 kg of sugar, 2 liters of water.

The berries are carefully sorted and washed in cold running water at least 2 times. Then they are laid out in pre-sterilized and dried jars.

After this, the water is boiled and the berries are poured into it. Allow to cool and then pour into a container. Place on fire and slowly bring to a boil. Before boiling, pour out the entire volume of sugar and heat the syrup until it is completely dissolved. Allow it to boil a little and fill the jars with sea buckthorn. The steam should come out a little; to do this, leave the jars open for 20-30 seconds. The final stage is rolling. After tightly closing the containers, you should make sure that there is no air leaking anywhere. Then wrap the pieces until they cool completely at room temperature.

Sea buckthorn compote with orange

Preparing a drink according to this recipe is not difficult, just purchase all the necessary ingredients. You will need 1 orange, 200 g of sea buckthorn, 1-1.5 liters of water and 100 g of sugar.

Wash the orange thoroughly and cut into slices along with the zest. Put water on the fire and bring to a boil. Pour sugar into it and wait until it is completely dissolved.

Add sea buckthorn to the water; when it starts to boil, add chopped orange. Bring to a boil, boil for a few minutes.

Grind the mass using a blender or food processor. Separate the bones and boil again. Pour into jars and roll up. Place under a blanket until completely cool.

Storing compote

In order for the compote to be stored throughout the winter, it must be prepared correctly. By observing technology and proportions, they significantly extend the shelf life.

In the room it is necessary to maintain humidity no more than 80% and temperature from 0 to +20 ⁰С.

It’s not difficult to cook sea buckthorn compote; you just need to purchase the necessary ingredients and properly prepare the berries. And a delicious vitamin drink will perfectly support the body in winter.

At the end of summer, the fruits ripen en masse, so everyone tries to stock up on vitamins for future use. Small orange berries contain a huge amount of useful substances that the body needs so much during the cold season. To preserve the properties and not lose the harvest, the fruits must be properly processed. If you cook sea buckthorn compote according to a proven recipe, you will get a flavorful drink for the whole family.

Product Features

The thorny shrub from the Lokhov family is difficult to confuse with other plants. The branches of sea buckthorn are showered with tiny fruits, which ripen at the beginning of autumn and are affectionately called “Siberian pineapple” by the people. Berries quench thirst and stimulate the body's defenses, which is so important in winter.

Regular consumption of sea buckthorn drink will benefit children and adults with poor health. The fruits contain substances that enhance the production of antibodies that cope with pathogenic bacteria. The low calorie content and the presence of natural “solvents” of fat help you monitor your figure. And warm sea buckthorn tea calms the nerves and fights insomnia.

Compote has a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract. The aromatic liquid has a gentle effect on the digestive organs, restores beneficial microflora and reduces the level of bad cholesterol. The active substances help in the regeneration of the liver, especially those damaged by alcohol.

Cooking options

Sealing the sea buckthorn compote is easy. To preserve all the beneficial qualities of the berry, it is important to adhere to technology. Delicate fruits lose more than 40% of vitamins and minerals during prolonged heat treatment, so they cannot be sterilized for a long time. Experienced chefs advise heating only the dishes and pouring syrup over the product.

To reduce calories, you can reduce the amount of sugar. In this case, the preservation will have to be steamed and then rolled up. The raw material does not burst under high temperature, so lovers of drinks with pulp need to cut off the sepals from each berry.

Classic recipe

This time-tested option has a delicate aroma and sweet and sour taste. Ingredients needed for canning:

• water – 2 l;
• sea ​​buckthorn – 0.5 kg;
• sugar – 800 gr.

The berries are washed, carefully sorted out from spoiled specimens and left to drain in a colander. To get rid of liquid, you are allowed to move the product with your hands. Pour sugar into boiling water in a slow stream and stir with a wooden spatula until completely dissolved. The fruits are placed at the bottom of a warm jar and carefully poured with syrup. Cover with a lid, wrap in a blanket and leave to cool.

If you need to prepare compote with sterilization, then it is better to give preference to a simple recipe. The drink made using this technology is stored for several years and does not lose its taste. For it you will need:

• berries – 1 kg;
• water – 1 l;
• sugar – 300 gr.

The sea buckthorn is washed, sorted and filled to a third of a liter jar. The container is filled with boiling water up to the shoulders, after which the volume of liquid required is decanted and measured. The water is heated, sand is added and stirred until the crystals disappear. The fruits are covered with the resulting syrup, placed in a boiling container so that it covers three-quarters, sterilized for 5 minutes and sealed. By the way, if you prepare a drink for 3 liters, then the time is increased to 15 minutes.

With apples

The option with popular fruits will delight you with a rich aroma and a rich cocktail of vitamins. For a three-liter jar you will need the following ingredients:

• water – 2.5 l;
• orange fruits – 200 g;
• apples – 400 gr;
• lemon – 1 pc. ;
• granulated sugar – 0.5 kg.

The apples are thoroughly washed, sorted, cut into slices and the box with seeds is removed. To prevent the pieces from darkening, sprinkle with citrus juice. All products are placed in a pan, poured with pre-cooked syrup and brought to a boil. They are packed into jars with a ladle and rolled up without sterilization. Wrap in a warm blanket and do not touch until the next day.

By the way, apples and sea buckthorn go well with aromatic herbs. Experienced cooks recommend adding a cinnamon stick or star anise to the preserves. Dry rosemary and basil provide a subtle, barely noticeable aroma.

With rowan

Chokeberry contains many useful substances, but it is often ignored. The drink, brewed from a mixture of berries, will surprise you with its original rich color and excellent taste. The ingredients you will need:

• sea ​​buckthorn – 300 gr;
• rowan – 200 gr;
• sugar – 1 glass;
• water – 3 l.

The fruits are washed under the tap, the stalks and rotten specimens are removed. The products are placed at the bottom of the jar and carefully poured with hot syrup up to the hangers. The container is placed in a boiling container and sterilized for 30 minutes. Roll up the lids, wrap in a blanket and leave to cool for a day. The next day they take it to the cellar.

With grapes

If you combine frozen berries with grapes, you will get a delicious compote with a subtle, winey smell. To give the drink a rich color, it is better to choose dark varieties.

Ingredients needed:

• sea ​​buckthorn – 150 gr;
• grapes – 250 gr;
• citric acid - a pinch;
• sugar – 0.5 cups;
• water – 1 l.

Everything is thoroughly washed, stems and low-quality specimens are removed. Place the ingredients in a saucepan, add sand and water, then cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Without long-term heat treatment, sunberry has a habit of exploding jars. Move the workpiece into a glass container, add citric acid and roll it up. Allow to cool for a day and transfer to a cold place.