Apple and Viburnum Jam for the Winter: Recipe + 6 Step-by-Step Photos

Viburnum is a traditional healing berry among northern peoples. It retains its benefits even when made into jam. Viburnum has a unique, slightly bitter flavor. When combined with apple and sugar, any shortcomings are offset. The result is a delicious, spicy preserve.

Nutritional value per serving

0 kcal

Proteins: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 0 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 40 min
Time in the kitchen: 20 min
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 1

Viburnum ripens in late summer, but harvesting is recommended only after frost, usually in October. The cold removes the characteristic bitterness and makes the berries sweeter.

The most common varieties of viburnum are the common, three-lobed, and Sargent's berries. These plants produce bright red, sweet berries. However, some varieties of viburnum, such as the Buryat viburnum, have berries that turn black after ripening. Despite their color, they are still tasty, safe, and contain many beneficial nutrients.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Apple jam with viburnum

Ingredients

Servings

Viburnum

300 G
Apples

1 kg
Sugar

1 kg
Water

100 ml

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse the viburnum berries and boil them for a couple of minutes. Drain the water and leave the berries in a sieve or saucepan. This will make it much easier to remove the large viburnum pits.

Step 2

You should get a homogeneous viburnum puree.

Step 3

Peel the apples and cut them into random pieces.

Step 4

Sprinkle the apples with sugar and cover with water. It's best to use bottled or filtered water rather than tap water. This will reduce the amount of impurities in the jam and prevent any unpleasant aftertaste.

Step 5

Place the apples over the heat and heat until all the sugar has dissolved. Then add the viburnum berries and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat until the apples are soft.

Step 6

Pour the viburnum-apple jam into sterilized jars.

Add some berries

Along with viburnum, you can add other berries with vibrant flavors to the apples: cranberries, currants, and lingonberries. They pair well together and will create an interesting flavor in jam. You just need to find the right balance to suit your taste.

Inventory update

The active ingredients in viburnum don't last forever. They gradually degrade. After about a year, even if the jam doesn't spoil, the benefits of its contents will be noticeably diminished. Therefore, try to preserve a fresh harvest of berries every year to enjoy not only the taste but also the health benefits.

Sign the banks

Don't forget to label the lids of your preserves so you always know what's inside. After a couple of months, it'll be hard to remember which red jar contains cherries and which contains viburnum. Even better, make simple labels with the name and date of the jam. You can buy them or make them yourself using a labeled piece of paper and tape.

Nowadays, making jam simply to extend the shelf life of food is less popular. However, the vibrant flavor and health benefits of healing berries will always be important.

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