Cherries are a favorite fruit of many. It is not only tasty and juicy, but also very useful. These berries are eaten fresh., they make jam, compote, cook pies, add to various sweet dishes, cocktails and drinks.
But the summer season passes quickly and passes the harvest of cherries. In winter, I really want to pamper myself with red berries. On the shelves of supermarkets we can see almost everything, also sold and frozen pitted cherries. But how was it frozen and under what conditions was it stored?
Very often frozen cherries have an unappealing and unappetizing appearance., and sometimes you have to pay at all for ice that has densely grown around the berries. Therefore, it is better to prepare the cherries yourself. On the storage of cherries, freeze whether the cherry and how to freeze the pitted cherries further.
Is it possible to freeze at home?
Almost everyone who likes to eat berries and fruits all year round is interested in the question of Is it possible to freeze them yourself? Of course you can, the main thing is to be able to do it right.
Cherry frozen with a bone, and without it. Looking for what dishes you do it. For example, a cherry with a bone is not suitable for pies and other pastries., it is better to use without pits.
With a stone, cherries are used for compotes and other drinks. When choosing a method for freezing cherries, make a start from the methods of its use.
Most housewives prefer to freeze pitted cherries. This method certainly has the advantage, because when using you do not need to carry out any additional manipulations, but only defreeze it.
With a bone, cherries are also frozen., it is good that its structure is not broken, the pulp is not damaged and juice does not follow. Such a cherry will be beautiful from an aesthetic point of view.
Benefit
When freezing, almost all useful properties of the product are preserved., unlike cooking or any other method of heat treatment where high temperature is used.
Minerals and vitamins are preserved in frozen cherries almost like fresh produce. Cherry contains vitamin C, vitamins of group B, magnesium, zinc and iron. These vitamins and minerals are essential to man. for normal life.
Cherry contains coumarin, a substance that reduces blood clotting. Cherry itself has antipyretic and antibacterial effect..
Frozen berries are almost as valuable as fresh ones, so cherry lovers can safely freeze it for the winter and indulge themselves all year round.
In the cold season almost nowhere to find fresh berries and fruits, except citrus. Cherry frozen self necessarily useful to you in the winter. About how many calories in cherry frozen further.
Calorie content
The calorie content of frozen cherries depends on the method of freezing. If you were freezing fresh cherries without any additives and sugar, the caloric content of a cherry is 53 kcal per 100 g of product.
If you add sugar or other additives to cherries, then do not forget to take into account also their caloric content.
Freezing rules
In order for the berries to be tasty and the quality of their frosts good, there are a few simple rules that must adhere to when freezing cherry:
- berries must be clean. Before starting to freeze cherries, rinse well. We relieve the berries from the tails and extra leaves. Wash in warm water. It is necessary to rinse so much that the water at the outlet is clear;
- freezing containers should be clean and hermetically sealed to avoid odors;
- at home freeze cherry laid out freely on a plate (so that the berries do not touch) and freeze from 30 minutes to an hour before the main freeze in the container. This procedure is necessary so that each berry is as fresh and they do not stick together;
- it is necessary to lay the berries tight so that less air remains;
- as a container for freezing fit: bags with clasps, vacuum bags, plastic containers or cups with a lid;
- in one container cherry freezes for one portion. After all, after defrosting, the berries do not freeze again.
Frozen cherry photo, see below.
On whether it is possible to freeze cherries with bone, frozen cherries recipes read on.
Ways and recipes
Recipe 1. Frozen Pitted Cherry
How to freeze cherries for the winter in the refrigerator? To freeze you need to take cherries, rinse and clean from debris, leaves and feet. Frozen cherries, such a cherry is best frozen in a package. We spread a dense, but one layer of the berry. No need to impose rows of berries one by oneso they can choke and turn into porridge.
Close the package tightly. In the freezer bags can be fold one by one evenly.
Cherry with a bone can be frozen in a glass or container. For this prepared cherry must be laid on the bottom of the container and sprinkled with sugardo not pour a lot of sugar. Then repeat the layers until filling the container. Now you know how to freeze a cherry with a stone for the winter.
This cherry is perfect for compotes.
Recipe 2. Cherry with a bone in cubes
This type of frozen cherries is perfect for cocktails. Cherry looks aesthetically beautiful and is divided by portions.
Prepare the cherries and form. Take the form for ice cubes. Rinse it thoroughly, lower the cherries in each cell and cover with clean boiled water.pre-cooled.
If the form is without a lid, wrap it with cling film. Put in the freezer until the water is completely frozen.
Recipe 3. Cherry without pits in its own juice
Cherry must be prepared and removed from her bones. To extract the seed, use a special device or pin. Put the finished cherries in a container or glassbut not to the very top, leave 2-3 cm.
Cooking syrup for pouring. Take some pitted cherries and add sugar (half the volume of cherries) to it and beat everything in a blender until smooth. Pour the syrup into the cherry containers.. Close the lid and send to the freezer.
Recipe 4. Boneless Cherry
Prepare the cherry, remove the bones. Take a package with clasps. Carefully lay out a cherry in it. You need to add some sugar, sprinkle them with cherries. Close tightly and send to freezer..
Recipe 5. Rubbed Cherry without Bone
This recipe is very simple to prepare, and the finished product is versatile to use.
Prepare the cherry, remove the bones. Send the cherry to the blender with the sugar. Grind well and can be packaged in containers.
Better fit containers or cups with a lid. Packed cherries send in the freezer.
Shelf life
How long can you store frozen pitted cherries? Cherry prepared in any way must be stored in the freezer at a temperature not higher than - 16 ◦С. Store cherries can be no more than 6-8 months.
Conclusion
Freeze cherries at home properly. Then all useful properties will be saved in it., and you provide yourself with fresh berries for the whole year.
Frozen cherries for the winter is a great alternative to fresh berries. Frozen cherries are suitable for cooking any dish.: baking, compotes, jellies, jams, etc. Now you know how to freeze cherries for the winter. See also the article about the drying and drying of cherries.
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