Source: Timolina, AdobeStockRed currants are rich in pectin and thicken beautifully, so they always make excellent jams, jellies, and, of course, fruit preserves. In this collection, we want to focus specifically on the latter, and we've already found 12 of the best recipes for you!
1. Red Currant Jam with Sugar
Source: bee-master.ruLet's start with a classic recipe – just berries, sugar, and nothing else.
You will need: 1 kg red currants, 600 g sugar.
Preparation: Rub the currants through a sieve, add sugar, and bring to a boil. Simmer the jam for 45 minutes over low heat and seal in sterilized jars.
2. Red Currant Jam with Seeds
Source: honey-way.ruIf the seeds in the jam don't bother you, then you can skip the step of rubbing the currants through a sieve.
You will need: 1 kg red currants, 100 ml water, 700 g sugar.
Preparation: Remove the currants from their stems, cover with water, and cook for 15 minutes. Mash the berries with a potato masher, add sugar, and cook the jam for another half hour until ready.
3. Red Currant and Apple Jam
Source: apetitclub.ruAnother well-deserved classic – a very tasty and healthy treat.
You will need: 1 kg red currants, 1 kg apples, 100 ml water, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Peel and chop the apples, add water and half of the sugar, cook for half an hour, and blend until smooth. Separately, mash or rub the berries through a sieve. Add the currants to the apples along with the remaining sugar, bring to a boil, and cook the jam for another half hour. Seal it in sterilized jars for winter.
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4. Red and White Currant Jam
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruWhite currants are less common, but that's no reason to pass them up.
You will need: 1 kg red currants, 1 kg white currants, 2 kg sugar, 3 pinches of vanilla.
Preparation: Remove all currants from their stems, stew for 5-7 minutes until soft, and rub through a sieve. Add sugar, mix, and let stand for half an hour. Mix again, bring to a boil, add vanilla, and cook the jam for 45 minutes over low heat.
5. Red and Black Currant Jam
Source: en.astelus.comA richer taste, color, and aroma – pure delight.
You will need: 1 kg red currants, 500 g black currants, 1 kg sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Blend black and red currants, then rub through a sieve. Add sugar and citric acid, bring to a boil, and cook the jam for about 30-40 minutes until the desired thickness is reached.
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6. Red Currant and Pear Jam
Source: cookierenka.comA wonderful combination, especially if you add a little vanilla or cinnamon to your taste.
You will need: 1 kg pears, 1 kg red currants, 100 ml water, 1.2 kg sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Peel and chop the pears, add half of the water, stew until soft, and blend until smooth. Separately, cook the red currants and the remaining water for about 5 minutes and rub through a sieve. Mix both purees with sugar and cinnamon, bring to a boil, and cook for 40 minutes. Seal the jam in sterilized jars.
7. Red Currant and Apricot Jam
Source: dom-desertov.ruIf you have your own garden at your dacha – this recipe is definitely for you.
You will need: 1 kg red currants, 700 g apricots, 50 ml water, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove the currant berries from their stems, pit the apricots, add water, and cook everything for 15 minutes. Blend until smooth, add sugar, and bring the jam to a boil again. Cook for half an hour and distribute into sterilized jars.
8. Red Currant Jam through a Meat Grinder
Source: ideireceptov.ruThis jam will have seeds, but it won't require much time or effort.
You will need: 1 kg red currants, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove the currants from their stems and pass them through a meat grinder. Add sugar, let stand for half an hour, and bring to a boil. Cook the jam for 45 minutes over low heat and seal for winter.
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9. Red Currant Jam in a Multicooker
Source: attuale.ruYou won't be able to cook very large portions in a multicooker, but it's still very convenient.
You will need: 1 kg red currants, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Mash the currants using any convenient method, add sugar, and pour the mixture into the multicooker bowl. Set to "Stew" mode for 1 hour, stirring the jam occasionally during the process.
10. Red Currant Jam with Orange
Source: youtube.comA delicious and aromatic combination that no one can resist.
You will need: 1 kg red currants, 2 oranges, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Blanch the oranges with boiling water, chop them arbitrarily, remove the seeds, and blend the pulp along with the peel. Separately, mash the currants. Mix everything together, add sugar, and bring to a boil. Cook the jam for 10 minutes over high heat, then another 20-30 minutes over low heat, and distribute into sterilized jars.
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11. Red Currant Jam with Pectin
Source: spmguild.ruAdding pectin is a little trick to make your favorite jam even faster.
You will need: 1 kg red currants, 1 lemon, 1 kg sugar, 20 g pectin.
Preparation: Mix pectin and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Mash the red currants, rub through a sieve, add lemon juice and sugar, and bring to a boil. Cook the mixture for 15 minutes, stir in the pectin, and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour the jam into sterilized jars.
12. Red Currant Jam with Peaches
Source: aroma-avenue.ruThick, aromatic, and rich – what more could you want from jam?
You will need: 1 kg red currants, 1 kg peaches, 800 g sugar.
Preparation: Slice the peaches and stew them with a couple of tablespoons of water until soft. Puree them using any convenient method and add the mashed currants. Bring the mixture to a boil, gradually add sugar, and simmer the jam over minimal heat for about 1 hour until thick.