Published on: 2026-10-04
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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Viburnum is known for its characteristic sour-tart taste. With the onset of cold weather, it becomes less bitter and sweeter — this is when it begins to be actively harvested and preserved. Viburnum is brought to Moscow markets from the Tambov, Ryazan, Lipetsk, and Moscow regions, as well as Chuvashia and Dagestan. Visually, it resembles red currants, and inside it has a seed shaped like a heart.
Its fruits contain vitamin C, polyphenolic compounds, carotenoids, organic acids, pectins, and dietary fibers. Vitamin C, which is more abundant in viburnum than in citrus fruits, is essential for the proper functioning of the immune system, while polyphenolic compounds have antioxidant activity.
Berries are eaten fresh, added to jelly, and also used for homemade preserves. For example, Svetlana, a participant in Moscow fairs, grows viburnum in the Tambov region and stores it until winter.
“We usually wipe the viburnum with sugar or honey, that’s how we store it,” Svetlana shared.
Another way to preserve the flavor and benefits of berries for the winter is jam. They are boiled with sugar, and for a smoother consistency, they are strained through a sieve. At the same time, the taste of the finished jam remains characteristic of viburnum — tart and tangy.
Viburnum is used not only for sweet preserves. It is also made into sauces for meat and poultry. For this, the berries are separated from the stems, rinsed, covered with water, and boiled until soft, then strained through a sieve. The resulting puree is mixed with sugar, salt, crushed garlic, and herbs, and ground coriander, red pepper, and apple cider vinegar are added. Then the sauce is brought to a boil and simmered for about five minutes, stirring constantly.
Drinks made from viburnum are prepared without prolonged heat treatment. Vitamin C can be destroyed if the berry is boiled for a long time. A customer named Galina specifically comes to Moscow markets in the fall to get viburnum for making drinks with warm water.
“My favorite option is fruit drink: a couple of spoons of mashed viburnum, a slice of lemon, a bit of ginger, and warm water,” said Galina.
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