14 step-by-step lingonberry juice recipes with photos

Calorie content and benefits of lingonberry juice

The berry drink itself is low in calories—its energy value is only 41.4 kcal. The chemical composition of lingonberries is rich in vitamins, micro- and macroelements, and a large amount of organic acids. The health benefits of mors are difficult to overestimate, as it is recommended even during pregnancy. Lingonberry juice also helps with the following diagnoses:

• food or alcohol poisoning;
• skin diseases;
• pancreatitis;
• anemia;
• respiratory diseases.

The drink is prescribed during the post-operative period, to boost immunity, and during recovery from long-term illnesses. It helps stabilize blood pressure, dilate blood vessels, and reduce fever. It improves appetite and accelerates metabolism. Berry nectar helps combat insomnia, depression, and stress, and also improves overall vitality.

Harm and contraindications for use

Despite its enormous health benefits, lingonberry juice can cause significant harm. For example, the drink should not be consumed by people with the following conditions:

• ulcer;
• gastritis;
• kidney stone disease;
• hypertension;
• migraines;
• diarrhea.

Also, women are not recommended to drink lingonberry nectar in the first days after giving birth to avoid an allergic reaction in the newborn. The drink should be introduced gradually, in small doses, preferably under the supervision of a physician. There are no contraindications for children, but they should not be introduced to it until after one year.

General rules for working with lingonberries

Freshly prepared fruit drink is the most beneficial, so it is best to make it in small quantities and consume it within the first two hours after preparation.

For one liter of the drink, you'll need about a glass of fresh or frozen berries. Place them in a deep container and pour warm, then cold water over them. Wash the berries very carefully to avoid damaging the skin.

Next, the lingonberries are mashed, separating the juice from the pulp. Only glass or ceramic containers should be used for this process, as metal oxidizes easily.

The berry mixture doesn't need to be cooked for long—just bring it to a boil. This way, the finished product will retain all its beneficial components without loss.

Video: "Traditional Lingonberry Juice"

This video provides a step-by-step recipe for making a healthy berry drink.

Classic and unusual lingonberry juice recipes

Preparing this vitamin-rich drink doesn't take much time. Mors is very quick to prepare; you just need to choose a recipe and prepare the berries.

Classic recipe

This simple and straightforward berry drink can be customized by adding any additional ingredients. The traditional recipe is versatile, making it a great base for experimentation.

1. Squeeze the juice from a kilogram of lingonberries by rubbing them through a sieve.
2. Pour 6 liters of purified water over the resulting pulp.
3. Add a cup of granulated sugar. Mix well, then bring the resulting sweet mixture to a boil.
4. As soon as the first bubbles appear, remove the pan from the stove. Strain the cooled juice before serving.

Without cooking

High temperatures reduce the nutritional value of the finished product. Northern berry nectar can be prepared without heat treatment. This way, you'll get the most vitamin-rich fruit drink.

1. Pour 250 g of fruit into 1.5 liters of boiling water.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and a couple of mint leaves.
3. Let the drink steep for about 4 hours.
4. Puree the mixture and then strain the juice.

Sugar free

If you're averse to excessive sweetness and love the natural flavor of berries, this recipe is for you. It's also suitable for diabetics and those watching their weight. The lack of sugar gives the nectar a slightly more tart flavor.

1. Mash half a kilo of lingonberries, separating the pulp. Refrigerate the liquid to cool.
2. Pour three liters of purified water over the berry mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
3. Let the mixture cool, then combine with the juice.

From frozen berries

Fresh fruit isn't always on hand, so frozen ingredients are a good choice for this aromatic drink. The finished product is just as healthy, but takes a little longer to prepare.

1. Defrost half a kilogram of berries. To do this, remove them from the freezer, lay them out in a single layer on a dry towel, and let them thaw. Rinse them gently with water, being careful not to damage the skins.
2. Puree the prepared fruits.
3. Add granulated sugar to the resulting mixture to taste. Stir well until the crystals are completely dissolved.
4. Pour in 3 liters of purified water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for another five minutes.
5. Before serving, strain the cooled fruit drink through cheesecloth.

With cranberries

Both northern berries are very similar and complement each other well. The nectar prepared according to this recipe has a slightly tart, bitter taste and noticeably improves energy.

1. Puree 600 g of lingonberries and 400 g of cranberries. Cool the resulting juice in the refrigerator.
2. Pour 6 liters of purified water over the pulp. Add a cup of granulated sugar, mix thoroughly, and then bring to a boil.
3. Turn off the stove and let the mors steep for half an hour. Serve strained.

With beets

Cranberry juice can be made with more than just berries or fruits. Try brewing the drink with vegetables. Beets will give the finished product a unique flavor and a beautiful purple hue.

1. Squeeze the liquid from 300 g of fruit. Let it cool.
2. Pour three liters of purified water over the pulp. Add 200 g of finely grated beets and ½ cup of granulated sugar.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, without letting it boil.
4. Combine the cooled nectar with cranberry juice.

If you're not a fan of sugar, you can substitute it with liquid honey. However, heat treatment will cause the natural sweetener to lose all its beneficial properties.

With apples

These fruits are a versatile ingredient for any drink. Apple-lingonberry juice will boost your immune system and prevent illness during the cold winter months. Apples can also slightly extend the shelf life of your food.

1. Cut 4 apples into small slices.
2. Combine the fruit with 0.5 kg of berries. Add a cup of granulated sugar, then pour in a liter of purified water.
3. Let the mixture boil and simmer for another five minutes.
4. Strain the nectar before serving.

With mint

Mint not only adds more vitamins to the berry nectar but also makes it more refreshing. This drink is perfect for a hot summer day.

1. Rub half a kilogram of fruit through a sieve, separating the liquid.
2. Add 150g of granulated sugar to the pulp. Let the sweet mixture sit for five minutes.
3. Add a couple of sprigs of mint and three liters of purified water. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for about five minutes.
4. Once cooled, combine the resulting puree with the juice.

With cinnamon

This oriental spice is an unusual addition that will give lingonberry nectar a unique, sophisticated aroma. You can use cinnamon powder or whole, crushed cinnamon sticks.

1. Puree 600 g of fruit.
2. Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 2 teaspoons of vanilla.
3. Pour in a couple of liters of boiling water. Mix thoroughly and let the spice mixture sit for an hour.
4. Add 120 ml of liquid honey. Shake well, strain, and let cool before serving.

With vanilla and cloves

Another spicy fruit drink recipe that will also appeal to lovers of unusual spices. You can add star anise or anise to this drink for flavor.

1. Rub 400 g of lingonberries through a sieve, squeezing out the liquid.
2. Pour 2 liters of purified water over the pulp.
3. After bringing the mixture to a boil, add 3-4 tablespoons of granulated sugar, one clove, and a packet of vanilla extract. Simmer the sweet mixture for 5-7 minutes.
4. After cooling the drink, strain it through cheesecloth.

With currants

The beauty of this recipe is that you can use white, red, or black currants, each time producing a different flavor profile.

1. Puree 400g of northern berries and 250g of currants, straining the liquid. Refrigerate to cool.
2. Pour three liters of purified water over the pulp. Add ½ cup of granulated sugar, stir, and then bring the mixture to a boil.
3. After cooling the sweet mass, combine it with the juice.

With blueberries

The blue berry will add not only sweetness to the lingonberry nectar, but also a rich color and a unique, incomparable aroma.

1. Puree 300g of fruit each. Squeeze the resulting mixture, separating the liquid and refrigerating it.
2. Pour 1.5 liters of purified water over the pulp. Add 150 g of granulated sugar, the grated zest of one lemon, and citrus juice.
3. Place the mixture on the stove. Once it boils, turn off the heat.
4. Mix the cooled mass with pre-cooled nectar.

With honey

This recipe doesn't require cooking, so the natural sweetener will release all its beneficial properties into the lingonberry juice, making the drink even more vitamin-rich.

1. Rub half a kilogram of fruit through a sieve, separating the liquid from the pulp.
2. Add a glass of liquid honey to the juice.
3. Pour in one and a half liters of heated water and stir thoroughly until the sweet ingredient is completely dissolved.
4. Serve chilled.

In a multicooker

Most housewives prefer to replace traditional saucepans with modern kitchen appliances. To avoid dirtying a lot of dishes, berry nectar can be made using a slow cooker.

1. Puree half a kilogram of lingonberries.
2. Pour the mixture into the multicooker bowl and add two liters of purified water.
3. Set the “Stewing” mode and set the timer for 40 minutes.
4. Five minutes before the end of cooking, add ½ cup of liquid honey.
5. Cool the drink before serving.

Storage recommendations

Lingonberry juice can't be stored for more than two days, so it's impossible to preserve its vitamin-rich nectar for the winter. If there's any remaining berry juice after tasting, the container should be sealed with a lid and refrigerated. However, even at temperatures between 0 and 3°C, the drink loses almost half its beneficial properties after two hours.

Cranberry juice made at home from fresh ingredients is much healthier than store-bought packaged juices. You can buy the berries at the market or pick them yourself, if possible. The main rule is that the fruit should be grown in ecologically clean areas.