Gooseberry is a fairly common plant that can be found in various parts of the world: not only in our area, but also in America, and even in Africa. Its popularity is largely due to the beneficial composition of the fruits that people eat not only fresh, but also harvested in the form of jam or jams.
On the methods of preparation of the latter and will be discussed further, but first talk about the beneficial properties of the plant.
About the benefits of gooseberry
In each berry there is something useful for the human body, and if we are talking about the gooseberry, then you should not doubt it at all. This is a real storehouse of useful vitamins, macro and micronutrientsamong which I especially want to highlight phosphorus, ascorbic acid, carotene, anthocyanins, tannins, vitamins A, B, PP.
Learn more about the beneficial properties and methods of harvesting gooseberries for the winter, as well as learn the recipes for making gooseberry jam.
Due to its rich composition, the fruits of the plant are simply indispensable for hypertension, diseases of the urogenital system, inflammation of the kidneys and bladder (they have a good diuretic and choleretic effect). Also, gooseberry is able to replenish reserves of iron and phosphorus, replacing synthetic vitamin preparations. 
Nutritionists also talk about the benefits of the plant, especially when it comes to metabolic disorders, development of gastrointestinal diseases, constipation and obesity. In addition, the gooseberry gives the body energy and increases efficiency, while protecting it from the appearance of malignant tumors, the effects of harmful radioactive elements and problems of a dermatological nature. Eating the fruit of the plant is also recommended in cases of edema, and a positive result is not long in coming.
Useful properties of gooseberry and caring for women's health, as a decoction and fresh berries are good to use in violation of the menstrual cycle and uterine bleeding.
Did you know? In the monastery gardens of Kievan Rus, gooseberries could be found as early as the 11th century, and at the beginning of the 18th century, the aristocratic nobility massively planted it on the territory of their estates. In the XIX century, English breeders bred a plant with sweet and large fruits, which quickly found recognition in Russia, gradually replacing small-fruited varieties.
Recipe 1
Gooseberry is usually used for making compotes and preserves, but jams, especially with the use of a bread machine, are not such a common option. However, it also has its advantages in terms of product availability and ease of process, which you can now see. 
Inventory and kitchen appliances
In addition to the plates and other containers that are likely to be found in every kitchen, you need only a bread maker to make jam according to this recipe.
Ingredients Required
- Gooseberry fruits - 600 g.
- Sugar - 500 g
- Half a lemon.
- Pectin - 1 bag.
- Vanilla - half of the sticks (cut to length and curetted on one side).
Step-by-step recipe
There is nothing difficult in preparing gooseberry jam, especially if you use a technique with built-in functions (in this case, the breadmaker will do most of the work for you). The process of preparation of the workpiece is as follows:
- for starters, the whole gooseberry must be well washed and bruised, rejecting damaged and faded specimens;
- then all the fruits should be poured into the bread maker and add to them a measured amount of sugar, a little lemon zest, pectin and vanilla;
- and then it remains only to close the lid of the device and select the desired mode in the menu.
Did you know? The easiest way to check the readiness of jelly or jam - just drop a drop of brew on a plate, and if it does not spread, then it's time to turn off your creation.
Recipe 2
Usually, only ripe, and sometimes over-ripe fruits are used to prepare any billet, but now we will tell you how you can make an incredibly tasty gooseberry jam from green, acidic specimens.
Inventory and kitchen appliances
As in the previous case, you will not need any unusual devices, and you need to prepare only:
- blender;
- container for crushed gooseberry (preferably such that it can be immediately placed on the plate).
Ingredients Required
- Green gooseberry - 500 g
- Sugar - 250 g
- Zhelfix - 20 g (contains citrus pectin and apples, being a natural product).
Did you know? Gooseberry berries are used in cooking, not only for the preparation of a variety of blanks, they also produce first-class sweet and sour sauces that spice up chicken, duck and mutton. If desired, you can add them to the side dishes and even the first dishes.
Step-by-step recipe
As always, the whole cooking process consists of several successive stages:
- clean and rinse gooseberries well under running water to get rid of sticky foliage and dirt;
- place the fruit in the bowl of the blender and whisk until smooth (sugar free);
- now in a separate container it is necessary to mix half a pack of gelficus and 2 tablespoons of sugar (only mix them well);
- and then pour the mixture into a container with a whipped gooseberry, evenly distributing it throughout the volume;
- after mixing, the bowl with the future jam is sent to a small fire and wait until its contents boil, while constantly stirring the green slush;
- as soon as the future jam will boil up, add the remaining sugar, mix everything thoroughly again and leave on the stove for another three minutes after boiling again;
- after this time, you should remove the foam, mix again and turn off after boiling.
Important! Do not be afraid, if it seems to you that the jam suddenly became not so thick, it will definitely get a jelly-like shape as soon as it cools down.
That's all, your tasty and healthy billet of green gooseberry is completely ready for distribution to banks or immediately for use, though in the latter case it is recommended to wait several hours to make the jam better.
Recipe 3
Mix gooseberries with sugar and make jam - it is easy, for which the above recipes are so fond of many housewives. However, this does not mean at all that you should deny yourself the realization of more exotic options, for example, making jam with ginger. This process is almost as simple as the previous ones, so no difficulties should arise.
Familiarize yourself with recipes for making jam: red and black currants; cherry jam with stones and white cherry jam; from apples, quince, wild strawberries, red currant jelly, strawberries, melons, tomatoes.
Inventory and kitchen appliances
- Casserole 6 l - 2 pcs. (one for boiling gooseberries, and the second for expressed juice).
- Colander.
- Banks for rolling up the juice.
- Spoon for stirring during cooking.
Ingredients Required
- Black gooseberry - 6 kg.
- Water - 0.5 l.
- Sugar - about 1.8 kg (in the calculation of 600 g per 1 liter of the juice obtained).
- Ginger - 1 tsp
Step-by-step recipe
The sequence of execution of all actions in this case is as follows:
- First, clean and moved gooseberries need to pour into a six-liter saucepan and pour half a liter of water;
- then the gooseberry container should be placed on the stove and, waiting for the boil, reduce the heat, close the lid and cook for 40 minutes;
Important! At this stage, the power of the fire must be below average, otherwise the future jam will simply float.
- after the specified time, allow the gooseberry to cool and strain it through gauze folded in several layers or a bag of cotton fabric, previously placed in a container of the same volume (if possible, the selected fabric should be as tight as possible in order to limit the penetration of boiled fruit parts into the juice) ;
- when all the juice is drained, add sugar (600 g per 1 l) to it and bring it to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly until sugar is completely dissolved;
- now you can make more fire (somewhere up to the middle of its allowable strength) and continue to make jam until fully prepared, stirring it regularly (it can burn);
- after 2.5 hours, add a spoonful of ginger, mix everything well again and leave on the stove for another 10 minutes.
Now it remains only to pour ready-made jam into sterilized jars and roll up. When hot, it will still be watery, but after standing for a while it will become more viscous and thick. If you want it to be very dense, then add a little more sugar and boil for a long time.
Find out how to sterilize jars at home.
Recipe 4
Many housewives cook gooseberry jam just chopping the fruit, not getting rid of the seeds and small black tails, but this decision is not like everyone. Therefore, we offer you another recipe - based on juice.
Inventory and kitchen appliances
- Juicer.
- Two deep bowls (one for the whole gooseberry, the second for its juice).
- Saucepan for making jam.
- Ladle.
- Spoon for stirring.
- Properly prepared cans for rolling the finished product.
Ingredients Required
- Gooseberry - how much to eat.
- Sugar - the amount is determined on the basis of the resulting juice (for 1 liter of juice should be 1 kg of sugar).
Step-by-step recipe
The procedure for making jam according to this recipe is somewhat different from the previous ones, which is largely due to the need to use a juicer:
- peeled and sifted gooseberries need to be thrown three times through a juicer (the second and third times pass the cake);
- ready juice is better to additionally strain through gauze, since even the best device can miss fruit seeds;
- Fully cleaned gooseberry liquid is poured into a larger container and add as much sugar as the juice turned out (you need to mix slowly, gradually adding a sweet product);
- stir the sugar should be almost to complete its dissolution, after which the bowl with the future jam should be moved to the stove and bring to a boil over low heat;
- as soon as the slurry boils, collect foam from it and continue stirring the juice so that it does not burn;
- until the jam comes to readiness on a very slow fire, you can do the preparation of cans and lids for rolling the finished product: boil the lids, and heat the cans in the oven.
Important! Foam from the surface of the juice should be removed during the whole cooking process, even if it appears very little in subsequent times.
It is possible to pour only absolutely juice-jam along the banks, and they should be rolled up after it is completely cooled, and the next day it is possible (at night the containers are simply covered with lids).
We advise you to read about the methods of winterizing currants, yoshty, apples, pears, plums, cherries, cherries, apricots, strawberries, blueberries, chokeberries, sunberry, sea buckthorn.
What else can you add to taste and flavor
We have described the simplest recipes for making delicious and healthy gooseberry jam, but if you want to give your creation a special taste or flavor, then you can use other ingredients, not just the fruits and sugar themselves.
So, with gooseberry are very well combined Kiwi, mint, orange, lemon, currant, which are added to it at the initial stages of jam preparation. If desired, you can combine it with other seasonal berries, but in this case you should definitely take into account their sweetness. There will already have to act by trial and error. 
With very little effort to create gooseberry jam according to the above recipes, you will certainly get a tasty and healthy billet for the whole winter, which can be used simply as an addition to tea or make it part of baking and other dishes.
