Calorie content and composition of white currant jam. How is it useful, to whom is it contraindicated? How to make a dessert? Baking recipes with jam.
White currant jam is a traditional Russian dessert made from berries. Classically it is prepared as follows: the berries are put in a wide bowl, covered with sugar in equal proportions, when the currants give juice, the future jam is put on fire and boiled for about 15 minutes, then cooled, and after the cooking and cooling procedure is repeated 2 more times to get thick white currant jam. Of course, there are a large number of alternative cooking methods - five minutes, jam or jelly, recipes with the addition of other berries and fruits, the field for experimentation is very wide. White currant jam is not only tasty, but also healthy, and you can use it in the kitchen not only as an independent dessert, but also as a component of the composition of various dishes.
Composition and calorie content of white currant jam
In the photo, white currant jam
Any jam, despite its high sugar content, can be attributed to low-calorie desserts and can be easily added to the diet.
The calorie content of white currant jam is 219 kcal, of which:
- Proteins - 0.3 g;
- Fat - 0.1 g;
- Carbohydrates - 53.5 g.
It is worth noting that these figures are relevant for classic jam, which is prepared in a 1: 1 ratio, and if you add less sugar, you can make the dessert even lower in calories.
However, the ability to easily introduce jam into the diet is not its only value. The berry contains many vitamins and minerals.
Vitamins per 100 g:
- Vitamin A, RE - 7 mcg;
- Beta carotene - 0.04 mg;
- Vitamin B1, thiamine - 0.01 mg
- Vitamin B2, riboflavin - 0.02 mg;
- Vitamin B4, choline - 7.6 mg;
- Vitamin B5, pantothenic acid - 0.064 mg;
- Vitamin B6, pyridoxine - 0.1 mg;
- Vitamin B9, folate - 5 mcg;
- Vitamin C, ascorbic acid - 40 mg;
- Vitamin E, alpha-tocopherol - 0.3 mg;
- Vitamin K, phylloquinone - 11 mcg;
- Vitamin PP, NE - 0.3 mg;
- Niacin - 0.3 mg.
Macronutrients per 100 g:
- Potassium - 270 mg;
- Calcium - 36 mg;
- Magnesium - 9 mg;
- Sodium - 2 mg;
- Sulfur - 14 mg;
- Phosphorus - 23 mg
Microelements per 100 g:
- Iron - 0.5 mg;
- Manganese - 0.16 mg;
- Copper - 107 mcg;
- Selenium - 0.6 mcg;
- Zinc - 0.23 mg.
In addition, the berry contains organic acids, pectin, fiber, essential oils, phytoncides and other useful natural compounds. Of course, in the process of making white currant jam, some of all these valuable components are destroyed, but many remain.
Useful properties of white currant jam
Closing a jar of white currant jam for the winter is a great idea for those who want to make family tea parties not only tasty, but also healthy. This berry, even after cooking and storage, can have a positive effect on the state of our body.
What are the benefits of white currant jam:
- Stimulation of metabolic processes … Dessert is able to positively influence metabolic processes. It activates metabolism, helping useful components to be absorbed more efficiently. In addition, the pectin and fiber contained in the composition contribute to normal intestinal motility and prevent the accumulation of toxic components, as well as save from problems such as constipation, flatulence, bloating, etc.
- Strengthening immunity … Despite the fact that delicious white currant jam is not a record holder for the content of certain useful components, in combination it has a good effect on the overall vitamin and mineral balance. This helps to strengthen the body's defenses and prevent vitamin deficiency.
- Antioxidant effect … The antioxidant components of white currant jam make it effective in combating excess free radicals, which in turn prevents cancer and early aging.
- Strengthening the cardiovascular system … The dessert has a positive effect on the heart and blood vessels - it cleanses the blood, strengthens blood vessels, normalizes blood pressure and the level of good / bad cholesterol. Moderate consumption of the product can prevent atherosclerosis.
- Beneficial effect on the nervous system … The product is also useful for the general psychoemotional state: a cup of tea with jam can cheer you up and have a tonic effect. In addition, with regular moderate use, there may be an improvement in memory, concentration, and sleep.
It is worth noting, however, that the most useful will be the five-minute white currant jam, because in this case the heat treatment will be minimal, and this will save more valuable components. Although, you can make white currant jam without boiling at all: for this, you need to grind the berry in any convenient way - a meat grinder, a blender - along with sugar, put in containers and store in the freezer. Of course, such a "live" jam is even healthier than a five-minute jam.
White currant jam recipes
Sweet jam with a slight sourness from white currant will not only decorate any tea party, but also make many dishes more original and tastier, so it can be served either in a beautiful vase or added to various dishes.
Several recipes with white currant jam:
- Delicate muffins with jam and poppy seeds … Brew fresh black tea. Beat eggs (2 pieces), add vegetable oil (2 tablespoons) and sugar (1/2 cup) to them. Then pour in tea (1/2 cup), jam (3 tbsp), add flour (1, 5 cups), soda (1 tsp) and poppy seeds (10 g). Beat the dough well with a mixer. Divide into muffin tins, bake for 10-20 minutes at 180-200OWITH.
- Quick sour cream pie … Mix sugar (1/2 cup), jam (1 cup) and water (1 tablespoon), leave for half an hour. Add eggs (2 pieces), sour cream (250 g), flour (1, 5 cups), mix well. Pour the dough into a mold, you can sprinkle it with semolina beforehand so that the cake does not stick. Bake for about an hour at 190OWITH.
- Cake with jam and butter cream … Beat eggs (2 pieces), gradually add flour (175 g) and baking powder (1.5 tsp). Separately mix pre-softened (not melted!) Butter (125 g) with brown sugar (175 g) until smooth. Combine both mixtures, mix well and beat with a mixer. Grease a round cake pan with butter, divide the dough into two halves, roll each one out, first bake one, then the other. If you have two cakes, bake two cakes at once. Baking time - about 25-30 minutes at a temperature of 180OC. Remove the cakes, while they are cooling, prepare the cream, for which simply beat the heavy cream (150 ml) until thick - at least 30%. Spread the cake first with jam (4 tablespoons), then with cream, place the second cake on top. Decorate the cake as desired.
- Curd envelopes … Combine cottage cheese (170 g), softened butter (230 g), sugar (2 tsp), salt (pinch), beat with a mixer for about 2 minutes on medium speed, then turn on the minimum speed and gradually stir in flour (325 g) … When all the flour is in the dough, turn off the mixer and start stirring the dough with your hands. Form a ball out of the dough, roll it into a layer, cut into 6x6 cm squares, put a teaspoon of jam (150 g total) in the center of each, pinch 2 opposite ends carefully. Place on a baking sheet, bake for 10-15 minutes at 180OWITH.
- Classic shortcrust pastry with jam … Mix softened butter (200 g), sugar (1 cup), eggs (2 pieces), vanillin (on the tip of a knife), mix well, add flour (2, 5 cups), soda (1 tsp). Knead the dough, divide it into 2 unequal parts - 2/3 and 1/3. Put the smaller one in the freezer for half an hour. In the meantime, roll out most of it, put it in a mold, brush with jam (200 g) on top. Take out a smaller part and grate the dough, form the top layer of the cake from the shavings.
It is worth noting that white currant jam is also great to add to ready-made dishes - cereals, pancakes, pancakes, etc. In addition, due to the presence of pleasant sourness in the taste, it will also be appropriate for preparing original sauces for savory dishes.
Interesting facts about white currant jam
If you need to cook the jam quickly, but want to get it thick at the same time, use a thickener in the preparation - preferably pectin or agar. Add it when boiling, boil the jam for only 5 minutes and immediately pour into the jars. As it cools and stores, it will gain the desired density.
To protect the jam from mold, you can take a piece of baking paper, dip it in alcohol, and place it on top of the berries. An alternative way to protect the product from spoilage is to add a small amount of citric acid at the end of cooking, which, by the way, will not only save it from mold, but also reduce the likelihood of sugaring.
White currant berries are very tender, and therefore it is important to wash them very carefully, and it is necessary to prepare the jam immediately after harvesting.
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White currant jam will delight you not only with its pleasant taste, but also with many useful properties. Be sure to close the jar for the winter and delight your family and guests with this dessert. However, before you eat jam, be sure to read the measures of use and contraindications.
