How do you make white currant jam?

Put the white currants and water into a large saucepan with the water. Simmer the white currants and water until the fruit begins to collapse. Add the sugar and cook gently until all the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a rolling boil and cook for about 10 minutes.

What can I do with white and red currants?

Both can be eaten raw, when properly sun-ripened, but they do best with other fruits. I love the pairing of raspberry and redcurrant, and of strawberry and whitecurrant. Such combos work really well in a sorbet or granita (see recipe), summer pudding or in a jam or jelly.

How do you make strawberry currant and red jam?

Place half the strawberries and all the redcurrants in a preserving pan over a low heat and cook until soft and the juice runs. Add the remaining strawberries to the pan and bring to the boil. Add the lemon juice and warmed sugar to the pan, bring to the boil, then simmer until the sugar dissolves.

Are currants high in pectin?

Red currants are naturally high in both acid and pectin, so all you need is the fruit and a bit of sugar for a spectacular two-ingredient currant jelly.

Are white currants good for you?

Nutritional Value White currants are the least nutritionally dense currant in comparison to red and black, however, they are still an excellent source of vitamin C.

Can you freeze white currants?

If you won’t get around to de-stemming the fruits for more than a few hours, simply put the whole clusters of currants into freezer bags or containers. Pack them in loosely so as not to crush any of the fruit. Seal tightly and freeze.

What are white currants good for?

White currants are the least nutritionally dense currant in comparison to red and black, however, they are still an excellent source of vitamin C.

Are white currants edible?

White currants are rarely specified in savoury cooking recipes compared with their red counterparts. They are often served raw and provide a sweetly tart flavor. White currant preserves, jellies, wines and syrups are also produced.

Can you use strawberry jam instead of redcurrant jelly?

Strawberry Jam This popular jam is quite sweet and offers an excellent flavor alternative to red currant jelly. While it does not provide the tartness of currants, it pairs incredibly well in all types of recipes that call for currant jelly.

Do I need to top and tail blackcurrants for jam?

For me, it is just as good to leave the odd little green stalk on and totally ignore the little dried flower end. The end product when you use a blender stick on your simmered fruit is a smooth jam with a dense texture and a strong, rich flavour.

How do you preserve currants?

Dry Pack – Pack currants into containers, leaving headspace. Currants can also be frozen first on a tray and then packed into containers as soon as they are frozen. Seal containers and freeze. Syrup Pack – Pack currants into containers and cover with cold 50 percent syrup, leaving headspace.

Can you eat raw white currants?

Unlike the red and black currant varieties which are generally considered to be too strong and tart for fresh eating, the White currant is perfectly sweet and mild. Some of the best varieties for either raw or cooked applications are, ‘Blanka’, ‘White Grape’ and ‘Versailles Blanche’.