Birch juice with lemon - 5 homemade recipes

When you think about early spring, birch sap is one of the first associations. Incomprehensible for foreigners, but such a dear drink for each of us charges with vitamins and good mood. To keep the juice refreshing in the summer and pleasing in the winter, you can roll it into jars and store it successfully for at least a whole year.

Preservation of birch sap with lemon in a 3-liter jar

The most delicious birch juice is obtained with the addition of fresh lemon. It is this combination that gives a fresh and delicate taste and aroma. And the lemon will also color the juice in a pleasant yellowish color. Try this recipe and delight your family with a delicious drink all year round.

Cooking time - 20 minutes

Cooking time - 1 hour

Servings - 1

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  Wash and dry the lemon. Take your knife and cutting board and cut the citrus into slices.
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  Strain the juice through several layers of cheesecloth and pour into a saucepan. This is necessary so that pieces of wood and small debris that could be in the liquid do not get into the conservation. Place a saucepan over medium heat and heat the contents. When the juice is about to boil, turn off the stove. It should be hot, but not boiling.
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  Prepare the jar and lid at this time. First, wash them thoroughly. Then they need to be sterilized. To do this, boil water in a saucepan and lower the jar there, neck down. Let it sit for a couple of minutes. Do the same with the lid. You can also sterilize the jar in the oven. To do this, preheat the oven and send the jar there for 5 minutes.
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  Pour sugar and lemon on the bottom of the jar. You can add citrus, depending on how strong the acidity you want it to be. If you only like a subtle note of lemon, 2-3 slices will suffice. If you like the rich taste of the drink, add the whole thing. Pour the juice into a jar and roll up.
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  Wrap the drink in a towel or thick cloth. When it cools down, put the jar in a cool, dark place. You can enjoy the juice within a few days after seaming, but it is better to wait for the summer heat and cool down in the most pleasant way.

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How to make birch juice with lemon and orange at home?

In the cold season and at the first sign of illness, we immediately grab onto oranges and lemons. And for good reason, because citrus fruits are full of vitamin C and support immunity in the fight against viruses. It is easier to prevent a disease than to cure it, so you need to improve your health all year round. This is where birch juice with citrus fruits will help.

Cooking time - 20 minutes

Cooking time - 50 minutes

Servings - 3

Ingredients:

• Birch sap - 3 l.
• Granulated sugar - 250 gr.
• Lemon - 3 slices
• Orange - 3 slices

Cooking process:

1. Wash and dry the orange and lemon. Pour boiling water over them to remove any dirt and wax that can be used on the fruit. Cut citrus fruits into medium-sized round slices. Please note that the knife must be very sharp. Otherwise, when cutting, a lot of juice will flow out of the fruit, but it is needed.
2. Strain the birch sap and place the pot over high heat.
3. Add sugar and stir. Wait for the liquid to boil and remove from heat. Do not bring to a boil or leave on the stove for too long to prevent the beneficial properties of birch sap from evaporating. If foam forms, carefully remove it.During this time, rinse and sterilize the jars and lids. To do this, put them in a preheated oven for 5 minutes. Boil the lids in a saucepan.
4. Put orange and lemon slices in prepared jars. Immediately pour the nectar into the jars while the nectar is still hot. Use a wide funnel for convenience.
5. Roll up the cans. Turn upside down and wrap with a warm blanket. When the workpieces are completely cool, transfer them to a cool place. Store canned food in a basement or cellar and open immediately before use.

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Step-by-step recipe for making birch sap with lime and mint

The most invigorating and refreshing summer combination is lime and mint. These vibrant colors even look fresh. But, as they say, prepare sledges in summer, and delicious birch sap in spring. Therefore, if you want to enjoy an unusual drink all summer long, arm yourself with cans and prepare nectar according to this recipe.

Cooking time - 30 minutes

Cooking time - 50 minutes

Servings - 1

Ingredients:

• Birch sap - 1 l.
• Lime - 4 slices
• Mint - 5 gr.
• Granulated sugar - 4 tablespoons

Cooking process:

1. Strain freshly harvested birch sap through cheesecloth or fine sieve. This will clean the liquid of any wood pieces and trapped insects. Transfer to a jar.
2. Add sugar to the juice and mix thoroughly until dissolved. It costs some time and effort, as sugar doesn't dissolve well in cold liquid. But there should be no crystals left.
3. Wash the lime, pour boiling water over it to remove any wax that may be on it. Take a board and a sharp knife and cut the citrus into semicircular slices. Add to a jar of juice. Stir and crush the lime lightly with a spoon to let the juice flow.
4. Chop the mint finely. It is better to do this with your hands so that the aroma is fully revealed. Add it to the rest of the drink ingredients. Stir with a spoon.
5. Close the jar with a lid and place in a cool place. Cover with a towel and let sit for about 30 minutes. Within half an hour you can taste the drink and enjoy the fresh taste and bright aroma.

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How to make a drink from birch sap with citric acid on your own?

Birch sap is a storehouse of vitamins, organic acids and essential oils donated by nature. The method of making juice with citric acid is considered the classic, the simplest and very popular. A drink made according to this recipe is characterized by a delicate sweetish-sour taste.

Cooking time - 24 hours

Cooking time - 1 hour

Servings - 1

Ingredients:

• Birch sap - 10 l.
• Citric acid - 1 tsp
• Granulated sugar - 350 gr.

Cooking process:

1. Strain the birch sap to remove unwanted debris. Use a fine sieve. Transfer the liquid to a saucepan. Add sugar and citric acid. Stir the ingredients and heat over medium heat. Stir the juice occasionally.
2. Foam will form when the liquid is heated. Remove it so that the juice does not turn out cloudy brown. As soon as the first bubbles appear, turn off the stove. You cannot boil the juice!
3. While the future drink is heating, prepare the cans. Rinse them thoroughly and sterilize by dropping in boiling water with the neck down.
4. Strain the hot drink again. Place a sieve on the neck of the jar and put cheesecloth folded in 8 layers into it. Fill the jars with juice.
5. Roll up the cans and place them upside down. Leave them like this for at least a day. Turn over over time and store in a cool, dark place. You can drink the drink the next day, or you can store it until the autumn cold.

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A simple and delicious recipe for making birch sap with lemon and honey

Birch sap is an incredibly healthy product in itself. Lemon adds sourness to the drink and enriches it with vitamin C. And if you replace sugar with natural honey, then a vitamin bomb will come out altogether. In addition to the benefits for the body, the juice will give taste bliss. Pamper your household with goodness and taste.

Cooking time - 15 minutes

Cooking time - 1 hour

Servings - 2

Ingredients:

• Birch sap - 6 l.
• Honey - 3 tablespoons
• Lemon - 2 slices

Cooking process:

1. Wash the citrus thoroughly. There should not be any dirt left on it, since the lemon will go into the juice along with the zest. Cut a couple of not very thin slices. Remove the bones.
2. Pour the strained birch sap into a large saucepan over medium heat. Add honey and lemon.
3. As the liquid heats up, a foam will appear. Be sure to remove it so that the drink does not come out dark. Cook for 10 minutes, until the juice starts to boil. It should be hot, but not boiling.
4. Prepare the container. Wash and dry the dishes thoroughly. Sterilize jars and lids. To do this, use an oven or a large pot of boiling water.
5. Strain the hot juice through cheesecloth and pour into jars. Roll up with metal lids. Wrap the jars with a thick cloth and leave to cool. When the drink has cooled, open it and transfer to a cool place. The maximum recommended shelf life for such preservation is 8 months.

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