Many summer residents, having gathered a rich harvest from their site, are wondering: “How can I process pumpkin?” After all, many do not have the opportunity to save it, since the fruits take up a lot of space. Yes, and certain conditions are needed, providing the right temperature and humidity. What is the best way to solve this problem? Make pumpkin juice . The recipe for this drink is presented in the article in three versions. The first involves storing the drink in the refrigerator and drinking it for several days. Following the second and third method, you can get a useful canned product that will preserve the vitamins that are so necessary in the winter.
Pumpkin Juice: Fresh Drink Recipe
There is no need to wait for winter to enjoy a delicious drink. You can cook it in the summer, while maintaining a short time in the refrigerator. How to prepare pumpkin juice for a refreshing drink? Rub the pulp on a fine grater and fill with water. Pour sugar into the resulting mixture to taste and squeeze the lemon juice. All ingredients are taken "by eye". Then put the mixture on medium heat and gradually, stirring often, bring to a boil. After cooling down thick juice puree, beat with a mixer or blender. The resulting fruit cocktail is stored in a cool place for several days. In the composition to the main component to obtain a new taste, you can add any berries and fruits: apple, pear, strawberries, blackcurrant, apricot.
We harvest pumpkin juice: the first recipe is classic
Of course, I want to keep as many vitamins as possible in a canned product. And for this it is best to use the "gentle" method, which provides for the minimum time for heat treatment. What is the best way to prepare pumpkin juice for the winter? The recipe involves sterilizing jars in boiling water. Pass the sliced fresh fruit slices through a juicer, strain and pour the resulting juice into jars. Then, covering with lids, place them in a wide pan, the bottom of which is covered with a cloth. Pour enough water into the water tank so that the level is “on the shoulders”. After slow boiling, the juice must be sterilized at the rate of: 0.5 liter capacity - half an hour, 0.7 liter - forty minutes. Then carefully remove the jars and roll up the lids. For greater reliability of further storage, turn the jars over and wrap them up to complete cooling.
We prepare pumpkin juice : the second recipe - with carrots
Composition:
- a kilogram of freshly peeled pumpkin;
- a kilogram of sweet carrots;
- a pound of granulated sugar;
- three lemons;
- three liters of water.
Cooking:
Grate the pumpkin on a very fine grater. Peel and wash the carrots well. Letting it dry, also grate. Combine the two masses with sugar in an aluminum pan. Squeeze the juice from the lemons cut into pieces. Pour it into a container with water. Place the pot on the stove over medium heat. After boiling, note the time - twenty minutes. Pour the juice into hot sterile jars, roll up the lids and wrap, turning upside down. Adjust sugar and lemon as you like. A delicious and healthy drink is ready!