Source: Alusha, AdobeStockThick confiture is a great way to diversify your winter jam preparations. It can be served with tea as a standalone dessert or used in other dishes and even for assembling cakes. Confiture is made from a wide variety of berries and fruits – including blackcurrants. We're sharing 15 of the best recipes!
1. Blackcurrant Confiture with Gelatin
Source: pro-orehi.ruThe easiest way to guarantee a thick confiture is to add a little gelatin.
You will need: 1 kg blackcurrants, 1 kg sugar, 25 g gelatin, 2 star anise.
Preparation: Cover the blackcurrants with sugar and leave for a couple of hours. Bring to a boil and add star anise. Simmer the confiture for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Dissolve gelatin in water according to package instructions. Remove the confiture from the heat and let it cool for 10 minutes. Add the gelatin, stir, and seal the preparation in sterilized jars.
2. Blackcurrant Confiture with Agar-Agar
Source: почтальон.русA very simple and accessible recipe with a minimal number of ingredients.
You will need: 600 g blackcurrants, 300 g sugar, 3 tsp agar-agar.
Preparation: Sort the blackcurrants, add 300 ml of water and bring to a boil, add sugar and then simmer for another 5-7 minutes. Let the mixture cool slightly and mash with a potato masher or strain through a sieve – to taste. Dissolve agar-agar in 100 ml of water according to package instructions. Pour it into the berry mixture, bring it back to a boil, and simmer the confiture for another 7-8 minutes. Seal in sterilized jars.
3. Blackcurrant Confiture with Pectin
Source: ideireceptov.ruPectin is naturally present in berries, but adding it separately will make the confiture even thicker.
You will need: 1 kg blackcurrants, 10 g pectin, 800 g sugar.
Preparation: Sort the blackcurrants and blend them. Add sugar with pectin and blend everything again. Bring the mixture to a boil, simmer the confiture for 3-4 minutes, and seal it in sterilized jars.
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4. Blackcurrant Confiture with Starch
Source: baking-academy.ruOne of the most common ways to make confiture is by adding starch.
You will need: 300 g blackcurrants, 150 ml water, 1 tbsp starch, 150 g sugar.
Preparation: Blend the blackcurrants, add sugar, bring to a boil, and simmer for 1 minute. Dissolve starch in water and pour into the blackcurrant mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil again and simmer for a couple of minutes, continuing to stir. Seal the confiture in sterilized jars.
5. Blackcurrant Confiture with Gelfix
Source: ideireceptov.ruFor this recipe, we recommend using Gelfix with a 2:1 ratio.
You will need: 1 kg blackcurrants, 500 g sugar, 25 g Gelfix.
Preparation: Add 100 g of sugar to the blackcurrants, bring to a boil, and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Strain the mixture through a sieve, add the remaining sugar and Gelfix, and stir. Bring everything back to a boil and simmer for another 3 minutes over low heat. Seal the confiture in sterilized jars.
6. Blackcurrant Confiture with Whole Berries
Source: sgushhenka.ruIf you don't want to preserve the confiture for winter, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
You will need: 300 g blackcurrants, 15 g cornstarch, 90 g sugar.
Preparation: Gently mix the blackcurrants with cornstarch and sugar, being careful not to crush the berries. Place everything on the stove and cook over low heat until thickened, continuing to stir gently. Spoon the confiture into sterilized jars.
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7. Blackcurrant and Raspberry Confiture
Source: pinterest.ruThis confiture not only has a wonderful taste but also double the benefits.
You will need: 500 g blackcurrants, 500 g raspberries, 700 g sugar, 1 glass of water, 2 tbsp cornstarch.
Preparation: Sort the berries, cook until soft, and strain them through a sieve or mash with a potato masher. Add sugar and cook until dissolved. Mix starch in water, pour into the confiture, and cook until thickened. Spoon it into sterilized jars.
8. Blackcurrant and Apple Confiture
Source: ideireceptov.ruJust one spoonful of this confiture will lift your spirits!
You will need: 300 g apples, 300 g blackcurrants, 400 g sugar, 1/4 lemon.
Preparation: Blend the blackcurrants with sugar and simmer for 5 minutes after boiling. Finely chop the apples, sprinkle with lemon juice, and add to the blackcurrant puree. Bring to a boil again, simmer the confiture for about 15 minutes until thickened, and spoon into sterilized jars.
9. Blackcurrant and Cherry Confiture
Source: alcovolna.ruThis time, we suggest making confiture without thickening additives.
You will need: 1 kg cherries, 1 kg blackcurrants, 1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Lightly mash the blackcurrants, add half the sugar, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5-10 minutes over low heat. Add pitted cherries and the remaining sugar, bring to a boil again, and simmer the confiture until desired thickness. Seal it in sterilized jars.
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10. Redcurrant and Blackcurrant Confiture
Source: smak.uaBoth types of currants are very rich in vitamin C, so this confiture is especially good in winter.
You will need: 500 g blackcurrants, 500 g redcurrants, 500 g sugar, 25 g Gelfix.
Preparation: Sort all the berries and blend them. Mix Gelfix and 2 spoons of sugar, add to the currants, and bring to a boil, stirring. Add the remaining sugar, bring the confiture to a boil again, simmer for 3 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
11. Blackcurrant Confiture with Lemon
Source: dolgo-zivi.ruA very pleasant confiture with distinct citrus notes in taste and aroma.
You will need: 20 g pectin, 1 orange, 1 lemon, 500 g sugar, 100 ml water, 1.5 kg blackcurrants.
Preparation: Remove the zest from the orange and lemon. Separately, remove the pulp from all membranes and chop. Mix everything with blackcurrants and water, and add 400 g of sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for approximately 3 minutes over low heat. Mix pectin with the remaining sugar, add to the confiture, and bring to a boil again. Simmer for another 2 minutes and seal in sterilized jars.
12. Blackcurrant Confiture for Cake
Source: ideireceptov.ruConfiture for cake layers should be as thick as possible so that nothing runs off.
You will need: 400 g blackcurrants, 100 g sugar, 15 g cornstarch.
Preparation: Blend the blackcurrants with sugar, bring to a boil, and simmer for a couple of minutes. Dissolve starch in a small amount of water and pour into the berry puree, stirring. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes and seal the cake confiture in a sterilized jar.
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13. Blackcurrant Confiture with Citric Acid
Source: botanichka.ruCitric acid will give the dessert a more distinct tartness.
You will need: 1 kg blackcurrants, 500 g sugar, 450 ml water, 0.5 tsp citric acid, 3 tbsp starch.
Preparation: Mash the blackcurrants, mix with sugar, and bring to a boil. Dissolve starch in water and pour in a thin stream into the berry puree, stirring. Bring the mixture to a boil again, add citric acid, simmer the confiture for another 2 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
14. Blackcurrant Confiture with Orange
Source: varim.netThanks to its high pectin content, this confiture doesn't even need to be cooked down for long.
You will need: 500 g blackcurrants, 1 orange, 500 g sugar, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Sort the blackcurrants, cover with sugar, and, if desired, mash or blend. Scald the orange with boiling water and slice it with the peel. Add it to the mixture, pour in water, and bring everything to a boil over medium heat. Cook the confiture for about 20-25 minutes until thickened and pour into sterilized jars.
15. Blackcurrant and Blueberry Confiture
Source: pinterest.ruA pleasant and harmonious combination of berries!
You will need: 600 g blackcurrants, 600 g blueberries, 600 g sugar, 1 tbsp starch.
Preparation: Sort both types of berries and lightly mash them to taste. Add 500 g of sugar and simmer for 20 minutes over medium heat. Then add the remaining sugar and starch dissolved in water, bring to a boil again, simmer the confiture for another 2 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.