Mulberry Molasses (Bekmes)
A wholesome, delicious treat from the East — give it a try! Mulberry bekmes isn't just good for you, it's also really tasty. Enjoy it on its own, or use it as a base for all kinds of desserts. Yes, making bekmes takes some time and effort, but the result is well worth it!
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Mulberry Molasses (Bekmes)
Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 7 %
1 g
Fats 0 %
0 g
Carbohydrates 93 %
14 g
52 kcal
GI:
100
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- Mulberries are not only delicious but also good for you, with healthful properties — and the juice is especially prized, even for young children. Naturally, the products made from mulberries are wonderful too. Bekmes is a thick, concentrated mulberry syrup (a fruit molasses). It's used to make all sorts of treats, and even in winemaking. It's made from a single ingredient — mulberries — with no sugar or other preservatives. For bekmes, the berries need to be very ripe, even overripe; any variety of mulberry works, it doesn't matter. Sort through the berries carefully, removing anything spoiled, mushy, or moldy. Pinch off the little stems. Then wash the berries and let the excess water drain. Next, press the juice from the berries and pour it into a non-reactive pot. Set the pot over low heat and warm it, stirring from time to time — a wooden spoon is best. Bring the juice almost to a boil, but don't let it boil! That's important. As soon as it reaches that point, take the pot off the heat. Now strain the juice through a double layer of cheesecloth. Leave the strained juice, covered, overnight (10–12 hours) at room temperature, then strain it again through a double layer of cheesecloth. Return the juice to the same pot and set it back over low heat. Simmer the bekmes until it has reduced by half. The finished bekmes should have the consistency of fresh spring honey — already thick, but still pourable. Spoon it into small sterilized jars, seal them with sterilized lids, and store them in the refrigerator or a cold cellar. You can eat it and cook with it right away.
Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish
- Mulberry - 52 kcal/100g
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