Lingonsaft Scandinavian Lingonberry Juice Food

LINGONSAFT - SCANDINAVIAN LINGONBERRY JUICE

Steps:

• Wash or defrost berries. Place berries in saucepan with water. Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat; simmer until berries begin to pop (about 15 minutes).
• Remove saucepan from burner and drain berries in a cheese cloth-lined sieve or juice bag over a large, glass bowl. Crush the cooked berries with a potato masher to release the additional juice.
• If using juice as a beverage, sweeten to taste with up to 1 cup sugar; return to saucepan and heat for 2-3 minutes until sugar is dissolved. Remove from burner, cool, and refrigerate (Note: juice can also be canned or frozen for future use).

SWEDISH LINGONBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Drain berries, wash and pick out any leaves.
• Place berries in saucepan; add water and heat to boiling.
• Add sugar; stir to dissolve. Simmer 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Place saucepan in cold water; stir sauce for 1-2 minutes.
• Serve warm if using for pancakes, chill if serving with meat.

LINGONBERRY SAUCE (LINGONSYLT)

Steps:

• Pour off liquid on lingonberries.
• Pick over berries carefully.
• Place lingonberries in saucepan.
• Add water.
• Cover saucepan tightly and bring to boiling point. Cook slowly 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Add sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved and sauce is cold.