Source: Es75, AdobeStockJam is most often made from apples or plums because they thicken well. But why not go further and make such a fragrant and healthy preserve from blackcurrants? We share 12 simple recipes on how to do it right and what you can combine it with!
1. Blackcurrant Jam – Classic Recipe
Source: ideireceptov.ruJust berries and sugar – nothing more is needed for this beloved treat.
You will need: 1 kg blackcurrants, 600 g sugar.
Preparation: Blend the blackcurrants and strain them through a sieve. Add sugar, mix, and bring the mixture to a boil. Simmer the jam over low heat for 40-50 minutes.
2. Blackcurrant Jam through a Meat Grinder
Source: mskproduct.ruIf small blackcurrant seeds don't bother you, then you don't even need to strain the berries.
You will need: 1 kg blackcurrants, 700 g sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Pass the blackcurrants through a meat grinder, add sugar, and bring to a boil. Cook the jam for about 45 minutes over low heat, and add citric acid 5 minutes before the end. Seal in sterile jars for winter storage.
3. Seedless Blackcurrant Jam
Source: heaclub.ruAnother alternative way to make delicious jam!
You will need: 1 kg blackcurrants, 100 ml water, 600 g sugar.
Preparation: Pour water over the blackcurrants and simmer until soft, about 10-15 minutes. Strain through a sieve, add sugar to the berry puree, and cook the jam until thick for about 45 minutes over low heat.
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4. Blackcurrant Jam with Lemon
Source: stella-clothes.ruMore pleasant tartness and even more vitamins in one preserve.
You will need: 1 kg blackcurrants, 800 g sugar, 1 lemon.
Preparation: Blanch the lemon with boiling water, remove seeds, and blend. Similarly, blend the blackcurrants and strain them through a sieve. Mix everything with sugar, bring to a boil, and cook the jam for about 1 hour over low heat. Pour into sterile jars for winter storage.
5. Blackcurrant Jam with Pectin
Source: moi-goda.ruA good way to significantly reduce the cooking time for jam.
You will need: 1 kg blackcurrants, 700 g sugar, 2 tsp pectin, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Mix pectin and a couple of spoons of sugar. Add the remaining sugar and water to the blackcurrants and leave for a couple of hours. Bring the mixture to a boil, cook for 10 minutes, and blend. Bring to a boil again, cook for another 5 minutes, add pectin, and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring. Seal in sterile jars.
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6. Blackcurrant and Apple Jam
Source: lifehacker.ruAn unparalleled classic that will perfectly complement a family tea party.
You will need: 1 kg blackcurrants, 1 kg sugar, 1 kg apples, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Peel and slice the apples, then simmer them with water and half the sugar until soft, then strain through a sieve. Separately, blend the blackcurrants and also strain. Mix with the apple mixture and bring to a boil. Gradually add the remaining sugar and cook the jam to the desired thickness.
7. Blackcurrant Jam with Orange
Source: pinterest.comTake the amount of zest to your taste – the recipe provides an approximate guideline.
You will need: 1 kg blackcurrants, 2 oranges, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove the zest from one orange, and blend the pulp of both oranges with the blackcurrants. Strain everything through a sieve if desired. Add sugar and zest, bring to a boil, and cook the jam for about 1 hour until thick.
8. Blackcurrant and Redcurrant Jam
Source: ecopeak.ruThese berries combine flawlessly in any possible preserves.
You will need: 1 kg blackcurrants, 600 g redcurrants, 1.5 kg sugar, 1/2 lemon.
Preparation: Blend all the currants by any available method and strain through a sieve. Add sugar, bring to a boil, and cook the jam over low heat for about 45-50 minutes. Towards the end, add citric acid.
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9. Blackcurrant and Plum Jam
Source: pinterest.comIf the plums are very sweet, you might need less sugar.
You will need: 1 kg blackcurrants, 1 kg plums, 1.5 cups water, 1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove pits from plums. Mix plum halves with blackcurrants, cover with water, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Strain through a sieve and add sugar. Cook the jam over low heat for about 1 hour until thick, then seal in sterile jars.
10. Blackcurrant and Pear Jam
Source: ideireceptov.ruYou definitely need ripe and fairly soft pears.
You will need: 1 kg blackcurrants, 500 g pears, 0.5 tsp vanilla, 100 ml water, 1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Peel and slice the pears, cover with water, and cook for 15-20 minutes until soft. Puree by any convenient method. Cover the blackcurrants with sugar, leave for a couple of hours, cook for 10 minutes, and strain through a sieve. Mix the blackcurrants with the pears and cook the jam for about 45 minutes, stirring. Add vanilla at the end.
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11. Blackcurrant Jam in a Multicooker
Source: ideireceptov.ruFor the jam to thicken better, cook it with the multicooker lid open.
You will need: 1 kg blackcurrants, 100 ml water, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Blend the blackcurrants by any available method, mix with water and sugar, and place in the multicooker. Set to "Stew" mode for 1 hour and stir the jam periodically during cooking.
12. Blackcurrant Jam with Apricots
Source: bee-master.ruInstead of apricots, you can use peaches or nectarines – the preparation is the same.
You will need: 1 kg blackcurrants, 1 kg apricots, 1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove pits from apricots and chop the fruit arbitrarily. Add blackcurrants, cover everything with sugar, and leave overnight. Bring to a boil, cook for 15 minutes, and let the mixture cool. Cook again for 15 minutes and let cool. Blend, cook the jam for another 15 minutes, and pour into sterile jars for winter storage.