Hjemmelaget blåbærsaft

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Norgeglasset glassflasker med blåbærsaft og Norgesglasset oppbevaringsglass med blåbærsyltetøy

Når blåbærene er modne på sensommeren og høsten, er hjemmelaget blåbærsaft en enkel måte å ta vare på smaken av sesongen. Blåbærene gir saften en dyp farge og fin balanse mellom sødme og syre, mens litt sitron gir friskhet.

Bruk et sileklede og la saften renne av i sitt eget tempo. Da får du en klar og fin blåbærsaft som kan fylles på Norgesflasker og tas frem senere.

Homemade blueberry cordial recipe

You will need:

  • 2 kg blueberries
  • 1 litre water
  • Approx. 400 g sugar per litre of strained cordial
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • A few cinnamon sticks or 1 vanilla pod, optional

The amount of sugar is calculated according to the amount of strained liquid you have.

How to make blueberry cordial

  1. Rinse the blueberries thoroughly and place them in a large saucepan with the water.
  2. Bring to the boil and simmer for approximately 15 minutes, until the berries burst and release their colour.
  3. Strain the mixture through a straining cloth. If you want a clear cordial, allow the liquid to drain naturally without pressing the berries.
  4. Measure the strained liquid and add approximately 400 g sugar per litre. Add the lemon juice.
  5. Bring back to the boil and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Pour the hot blueberry cordial into sterilised Norgesflaske bottles and close them immediately.


How to sterilise Norgesglass jars and bottles

The secret to clear blueberry cordial

For a clear, jewel-like cordial, let gravity do the work.

Avoid pressing or mashing the berries through the straining cloth, as this can make the cordial cloudy. Instead, leave the berry mixture to drain naturally.

If you have already pressed the berries and the cordial has become cloudy, strain it once more through a clean cloth. This can often improve its appearance.

Add a little extra flavour

For a deeper flavour, add a few cinnamon sticks or a split vanilla pod while the blueberries are cooking. Remove the spices when you strain the berries, before adding the sugar and bringing the cordial back to the boil

Don't throw away the blueberries

The berry pulp left in the straining cloth can still be put to good use. Add it to a pie, stir it into porridge or use it in a simple blueberry cake.

If you have fresh blueberries left over, you can also turn them into homemade jam. Try our homemade blueberry jam with vanilla and cinnamon.

Make blueberry jam

Make the most of the season

Making cordial is a simple way to use blueberries when they are at their best. Fill clean Norgesflaske bottles with the finished cordial and save the flavour of blueberry season for later.

Looking for more ways to use and preserve seasonal berries, fruit and vegetables?

How to make the most of seasonal ingredients

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