The recipe for jam from cones of pine: how useful it is and how to prepare it correctly

This jam is not often seen on our tables. The fact that jam is made from fruits and berries is common for everyone, and there is nothing supernatural about it. Jam from vegetables has its lovers.

And do you know the recipe for jam from cones of pine? Think, what with you they joke? No! Indeed, it is possible to weld jams from cones, which will taste no worse than their fruit counterparts, and even have more useful substances.

How to cook an unusual jam

Before you make a "pine" jam, let's see what it is so useful.

Pine produces substances called phytoncides, which have antibacterial properties. Jam and infusions of pine cones are used to treat and prevent upper respiratory tract diseases( bronchitis, cough, pneumonia), as well as for colds, flu, etc.

Do not blindly believe the recommendations, consult a doctor before using this folk remedy, since it has contraindications. This jam is not recommended for people with kidney problems, acute hepatitis C. Careful to be pregnant and the elderly. Do not get carried away with delicacy, as this can lead to inflammation of the stomach and headache.

Ingredients:

pine cones: 1l of can;

Sugar: 1kg;

Water: 1l.

For jam it is necessary to collect not brown cones, but green ones - they are still soft and they can be pierced with a fingernail. Clean them from dirt, needles and twigs. Rinse under cold water. Transfer into the container, which will be cooked, pour water about 2 centimeters above the level of cones, put on fire and allow to boil.

Then add the sugar and continue to cook for another 1.5-2 hours. The readiness of the jam can be checked as follows: the drop should not spread, but stay dense. Finished jam pour into jars and close the lids.

Before you prepare a "coniferous" jam in large quantities, do a little to sample so that your strength and diligence will not be wasted. Yes, it is unusual, but it is worth your attention, because during the cold and season colds can not be avoided.

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