Autumn is the harvest season, and as the temperature gradually decreases, the air becomes drier, and people's dietary needs change. In this season, we need to eat more seasonal fruits and vegetables. When it comes to fruits suitable for autumn, many people first think of persimmons, apples, etc., but today I want to recommend a "golden fruit" that is more suitable for autumn consumption - hawthorn.
Hawthorn, commonly known as "red fruit", occupies an important position in the health food of autumn because of its bright red color and rich nutritional value. It is not only sweet and sour, but also rich in vitamin C, fruit acids, flavonoids and a variety of organic acids, which has high medicinal and therapeutic value. The ancients had a saying that "hawthorn strengthens the spleen and dissipates food accumulation", and modern nutrition has also confirmed the multiple effects of hawthorn.
Hawthorn is very rich in nutrients, containing a lot of vitamin C, vitamin A, and rich dietary fiber. These nutrients can not only improve immunity, but also have a good help for cardiovascular health, liver protection, spleen and stomach regulation, etc. It is precisely because hawthorn has so many health benefits that eating hawthorn in autumn is undoubtedly a natural way of health care. Let's take a look at three delicacies made with hawthorn!
1. Homemade canned hawthorn
Ingredients: 500 grams of fresh hawthorn, 200 grams of rock sugar, appropriate amount of water
The steps are as follows:
1. Clean the hawthorn and remove the pits with a knife or special tool.
2. Put the pitted hawthorn into the pot, add water, the amount of water is just over the hawthorn; Add the rock sugar and bring to a boil over medium heat until the rock sugar is completely melted and the hawthorn is soft and waxy.
3. Pour the boiled hawthorn into a clean glass jar with the soup and keep it tightly sealed.
Canned hawthorn is moderately sweet and sour, with a refreshing taste, which is very suitable for autumn and winter as an after-dinner dessert. Canned food has a long shelf life and is easy to store, and homemade cans have no additives, which is healthy and delicious.
Second, hanging frost hawthorn
Ingredients: 300 grams of fresh hawthorn, 150 grams of white sugar, appropriate amount of water
Specific steps:
1. Wash the hawthorn, remove the pits, and dry the moisture on the surface.
2. Pour white sugar and an appropriate amount of water into a pot and cook over medium-low heat until the sugar water is thick and transparent.
3. Pour the hawthorn into the syrup and stir-fry quickly, so that each hawthorn is evenly coated with syrup; When the syrup dries and the frosting is firmly wrapped around the surface of the hawthorn, it can be taken out to cool.
Hanging hawthorn is a classic snack, with a crunchy outer layer of icing sugar and sweet and sour hawthorn, which is very rich in taste. The production process is simple, the finished product has a high appearance, and the sweet and sour taste is also very suitable for appetizing in autumn.
3. Homemade hawthorn cake
Ingredients: 500 grams of fresh hawthorn, 200 grams of rock sugar, 1 gelatin slice, appropriate amount of water
Here's how:
1. Wash the hawthorn and remove the core, put it in a pot with water and boil until soft, and then beat it into hawthorn puree with a food processor.
2. Pour the beaten hawthorn puree into the pot, add rock sugar, and slowly boil over low heat until the water is dry and the hawthorn puree becomes thick; Soak the gelatin slices in cold water until soft, add them to the hawthorn puree, stir well, and turn off the heat when the gelatin is completely melted.
3. Pour the hawthorn puree into the mold, wait for it to cool and put it in the refrigerator for about 2 hours, solidify and cut into pieces to eat.
Hawthorn cake is a traditional autumn snack, sweet and sour, soft and glutinous, which is both appetizing and spleen-invigorating, and helps digestion. Homemade hawthorn cake is a very popular homemade dessert with a healthy additive-free, delicate taste and a more refreshing taste after refrigeration.
Autumn is the harvest season and a good time to focus on health. Hawthorn, as a fruit that is both delicious and has multiple health benefits, is perfect for consumption during this season. In this autumn, let's eat more of this "golden fruit" and enjoy the perfect combination of health and deliciousness.
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