Mashed Sea Buckthorn with Sugar for Winter
Recharge with vitamins - the real taste of autumn! This raw sea-buckthorn and sugar preserve keeps all the benefits of this bright berry without any heat treatment, and the sugar amount stays moderate.
Updated : 24 November, 2025
Easy
About 1 hour.
Ingredients
1 kilograms
Sea buckthorn
1 kilograms
Sugar
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. Sea buckthorn usually ripens in September - that’s the perfect time to make this preserve. Choose fully ripe but firm berries. Soft or damaged ones may cause fermentation. Use sugar in a 1:1 ratio. You may add slightly more, which will improve shelf life; but using less is not recommended.
Step 2
Sort the sea buckthorn, removing any damaged berries and debris. Place them into a large bowl and cover with clean cold water. Wash the berries thoroughly with your hands - they tend to be very dusty. Drain the water. Repeat this washing process two more times. Then transfer the berries into a sieve and let all water drain completely.
Step 3
Spread clean kitchen towels or paper towels on the table. Scatter the berries in a single layer. Leave for about 10 minutes to remove residual moisture. Blot the berries from above. Dry berries keep much better. Transfer them into a large bowl and add sugar in the correct ratio. Mix well.
Step 4
Blend the sea buckthorn with an immersion blender until smooth; all berries should be crushed. If you don’t have a blender, grind the berries through a meat grinder or mash thoroughly by hand. The mixture will be quite liquid — that’s normal because sea buckthorn contains a lot of juice. Leave it at room temperature for a couple of hours, then refrigerate for 8 hours so the sugar dissolves fully. Stir occasionally.
Step 5
Wash jars with baking soda and sterilize them in any convenient way. Boil the lids. It’s best to use small jars so the contents are consumed quickly once opened. Pour the mashed sea buckthorn into the prepared dry jars and close with lids. Store in a cool place. In winter, use it for drinks, teas, or as an addition to various dishes. Enjoy!
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