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Mashed currants without sugar are a storehouse of vitamins and microelements. With this method of processing, it retains all the nutrients. The amazing aroma and sour-sweet taste of this dish are loved by children and adults. Currant puree is perfect for sweet baked goods or as a sweet and sour sauce. The grated berry is easy to prepare and does not require any special equipment or skills.
Useful properties of grated currant without sugar
Black currant has a record content of vitamin C. According to this parameter, it is a worthy competitor to lemon and orange. Red is the recognized leader in vitamin A.
The benefits of mashed black and red currant puree without sugar:
- can be used as a multivitamin in winter;
- strengthens the protective functions of the body;
- improves appetite, stimulates the digestive tract;
- promotes the purification and reproduction of blood;
- tones up and relieves fatigue;
- rejuvenates the body, reduces the risk of developing cancer;
- improves the work of the cardiovascular system;
- removes toxins from the body;
- soothes inflammatory processes, including in the joints;
- acts as an antipyretic and diaphoretic;
- in diabetes mellitus, it is a valuable source of vitamins, organic acids and potassium, which is responsible for the normalization of water and acid metabolism. Regular consumption of the product significantly reduces the negative impact of the disease on the body.
Ingredients
To prepare pureed currants without sugar, you will need fresh berries. Ripe berries should be sorted out. Remove leaves, tails, rotten and moldy specimens. Rinse well in a colander under running water. Leave the container with berries on the side of an empty pan for 30 minutes to drain the water. Then proceed to the manufacture of pureed currants without sugar.
Sugar-free grated currant recipe
Pureed currants can be made in several ways. Transfer the washed red or black currant berries to a deep saucepan or saucepan and crush with a metal or wooden crush. Then put the mass in a frequent metal sieve and rub through it with a spoon or spatula. You get a homogeneous puree without skins and almost no seeds.
For large quantities of berries, you can use a meat grinder or hand blender. A mixer with a whisk attachment is also suitable. The smashed mass in small portions must be rubbed through a sieve, from time to time removing the skins and seeds remaining in it. If desired, the skins and seeds can be left. Crush the currants well or beat them with a blender - the natural product is ready to eat.
You can use a juicer with a pulp juicing attachment. The product will turn out to be homogeneous, without impurities. The remaining mass of skins, seeds and pulp can be used to make delicious currant jam.
Calorie content
Black and red currants, mashed without sugar, have a low calorie content. 100 grams of puree contains only 46 kcal. At the same time, the nutritional value of the product is high - 2 tablespoons fully replenish the body's daily need for vitamins A and C.Regular use normalizes metabolism, therefore, currants are indicated in the treatment of obesity. Currants, grated without sugar, perfectly cleanse the body and are a healthy food product. Helps to solve the problem of excess weight and has a beneficial effect on the skin and hair.
Terms and conditions of storage
Sugar-free pureed red or black currant is a perishable product. Store it only in the refrigerator in a clean glass container with a tightly closed lid. The shelf life is 24 hours.
To preserve tasty and healthy puree for the winter, it should be frozen or sterilized.
- To freeze the ready-made puree, spread out in small containers, previously washed. It is advisable to take food grade plastic that can withstand temperatures from +100 to -30about C. Close tightly with lids and place in freezer. Frozen grated currants are stored for 6-12 months without losing their beneficial properties.
- For canning in jars, put the grated berries in an enamel or steel dish, put on fire and bring to a boil. Reduce flame and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Sterilize the jars, boil the lids. Pour the boiling puree into the jars and roll up. Leave to cool slowly under the covers. Such a product can be stored for up to six months in a cool, dark place.
Conclusion
Mashed currants without sugar have become a tasty and healthy delicacy. It can be served on a dessert table for tea or coffee, as well as a spicy sauce for meat dishes. This easy-to-prepare blank is widely used in home cooking. From it you can get excellent fruit drinks and jelly, jelly and cream for cakes, marmalade and hot or spicy sauce. With strict observance of storage conditions and processing methods, you can enjoy the natural taste of fragrant berries until the next harvest.
