Source: Sriba3, AdobeStockRedcurrants are ideal for making thick jams. They are tart enough to prevent the preserve from being overly sweet, and they contain plenty of natural pectin for thickness. We're sharing a selection of the best recipes for winter and beyond!
1. Five-Minute Redcurrant Jam
Source: ideireceptov.ruDelicious, sweet, and thick jam with minimal effort.
You will need: 2 kg redcurrants, 2 kg sugar, 400 ml water.
Preparation: Remove the stems and wash the berries. Place water and sugar in a pot and cook the syrup over low heat until the sugar is completely dissolved, stirring occasionally. Add the redcurrants to the syrup, stir, bring to a boil, and stir again. Remove from heat for about 10 minutes, then bring to a boil once more and pour the jam into sterilized jars.
2. Seedless Redcurrant Jam
Source: lobsterhouse.ruA pleasant tart jam without excessive sweetness.
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove the stems, wash the redcurrants, and cook the berries over medium heat until soft. Pass the redcurrants through a sieve, pressing all the juice from the pulp, and add half of the sugar. Cook the jam until it boils, add the remaining sugar, and continue cooking until it dissolves. Pour the jam into jars.
3. No-Cook Redcurrant Jam
Source: ideireceptov.ruYou don't have to stand by a hot stove for hours!
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Extract the juice from the redcurrants using any convenient method. Gradually add sugar, stirring until each previous portion dissolves. Pour the jam into sterilized jars.
20 Easy Redcurrant Five-Minute Jam Recipes
4. Redcurrant Jam with a Blender
Source: spmguild.ruIt's best to blend the berries in small batches.
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Wash the redcurrants, remove the stems, and blend them in batches with the sugar. Cook the resulting mixture over low heat until it boils, then reduce it slightly – for another 3-5 minutes. Pour the jam into sterilized jars.
5. Redcurrant Jam with Pectin
Source: ideireceptov.ruAn excellent recipe for those who prefer a thicker jam.
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 1 sachet of pectin, 500 g sugar.
Preparation: Pass the redcurrants, including stems, through a sieve. Add the pectin, mixed with 2 tablespoons of sugar, to the resulting puree. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Add the remaining sugar, cook for 3 minutes, stirring, and pour the jam into sterilized jars.
6. Redcurrant Jam with Agar-Agar
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruIf you don't want to bother with stems, pass the berries through a sieve instead of using a blender.
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 700 g sugar, 2 tsp agar-agar, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Soak the agar-agar in cold water for 20 minutes. Clean the redcurrants of stems and debris, blend them, add sugar, and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Continue cooking the jam for another 7-10 minutes, pour in the water with agar, and cook for another 5 minutes. Seal the preserve in sterilized jars.
7. Redcurrant Jam with Gelatin
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruReminiscent of beloved childhood jelly, but with a more pronounced texture.
You will need: 1.3 kg redcurrants, 1 kg sugar, 20 g gelatin.
Preparation: Remove the stems and pass the redcurrants through a meat grinder. Add sugar and bring the mixture to a boil. Dissolve gelatin in water according to instructions, pour into the redcurrant mixture, stir, and cook for another 4 minutes. Seal the jam in jars.
8. Redcurrant and Orange Jam
Source: mobillegends.netIt's simply impossible to resist such a wonderful treat!
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 500 g oranges, 1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Roughly chop the oranges with their peel, wash the redcurrants, remove the stems, and pass everything through a meat grinder. Add sugar to the puree, stir, and let it sit for half an hour, stirring occasionally. Cook the jam for 10 minutes over low heat after boiling and seal in sterilized jars.
9. Redcurrant and Raspberry Jam
Source: ideireceptov.ruBe sure to try this magical combination of summer berries!
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 1 kg raspberries, 1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove redcurrant stems, wash all berries, and thoroughly mash them separately with a potato masher. Bring the redcurrant mixture to a boil, and only then add the raspberries. Bring to a boil again, add sugar, and cook until it dissolves. Seal the jam in sterilized jars.
10. Blackcurrant and Redcurrant Jam
Source: foragro.ruA true treasure trove of Vitamin C, especially during the cold season.
You will need: 500 g redcurrants, 500 g blackcurrants, 500 g sugar, 1 sachet of gelfix.
Preparation: Sort the currants, remove stems, and blend everything. Mix gelfix with 2 tablespoons of sugar, add to the puree, and bring to a boil. Add the remaining sugar, cook the jam for another 3 minutes, and seal.
11. Redcurrant Jam with Honey
Source: pro-orehi.ruThe main thing is not to bring the jam to a boil during heating.
You will need: 1 kg black and redcurrants, 600 ml honey.
Preparation: Sort the currants, remove stems, and blend everything. Heat the mixture almost to boiling, let it cool to room temperature, and repeat this step two more times. Add honey, stir, and pour the jam into sterilized jars.
12. Redcurrant and Apple Jam
Source: spmguild.ruYou can adjust the proportions of apples and redcurrants depending on your desired taste.
You will need: 700 g redcurrants, 700 g apples, 400 g sugar.
Preparation: Remove stems, wash redcurrants, mix with sugar, and let sit for half an hour. Bring the mixture to a boil and add finely chopped peeled apples. Cook for about 10 minutes and let cool. Repeat this step 2 more times, and seal the jam in sterilized jars.
13. Redcurrant and Blueberry Jam
Source: bestlj.ruAnother wonderful jam recipe whose results will delight you in winter.
You will need: 500 g redcurrants, 500 g blueberries, 500 g sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Remove stems, mix berries with sugar, and cook over low heat for about 40 minutes, skimming off any foam. Add lemon juice, stir, and pour the jam into sterilized jars.
14. Redcurrant and Gooseberry Jam
Source: lifehacker.ruIf you love tart jams and preserves – this recipe is for you!
You will need: 1.5 kg gooseberries, 700 g redcurrants, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove stems and tails, and mash the berries separately with a potato masher. Then pass the redcurrants through a sieve, mix with sugar, and bring to a boil. Add gooseberries, bring to a boil again, cook the jam for 20 minutes, and seal.
15. Redcurrant and Blackberry Jam
Source: ideireceptov.ruA very easy jam recipe that even beginner cooks can handle.
You will need: 1.5 kg redcurrants, 1.5 kg blackberries, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Pass all berries through a sieve and cook for 10 minutes over high heat. Add sugar and cook for another 20 minutes over low heat. Seal the jam in jars.