Source: Natallya_ph, AdobeStockLovers of delicious and healthy treats should definitely pay attention to redcurrant confiture. It's very easy to make yourself, and in winter, it will be a lifesaver when you need something for tea. Additionally, confiture can be used as a filling in desserts and for layering cakes. Take note of our 15 recipes!
1. Redcurrant Confiture with Starch
Source: honey-way.ruFor this confiture, we recommend using cornstarch.
You will need: 300 g redcurrants, 150 ml water, 1 tbsp starch, 150 g sugar.
Preparation: Blend the redcurrants, mix with sugar, and bring to a boil. Cook the mixture for a couple of minutes. Dissolve the starch in water and pour in a thin stream, stirring constantly. Cook the confiture for another 3 minutes and seal it in sterilized jars.
2. Redcurrant Confiture for Cake
Source: moj-dacha.ruThis confiture won't run out when layering a cake.
You will need: 300 g redcurrants, 5 tbsp sugar, 5 tbsp water, 2 tbsp cornstarch.
Preparation: Cover the redcurrants with sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for a couple of minutes. Dissolve the starch in water, pour it into the confiture in a thin stream, stir, and bring the mixture to a boil again. Pour the preparation into sterilized jars.
3. Redcurrant Confiture with Gelatin
Source: ideireceptov.ruThanks to gelatin, the confiture sets even better and faster.
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 700 g sugar, 10 g gelatin, 1 glass of water.
Preparation: Cover the redcurrants with sugar, let stand for a couple of hours, bring to a boil, cook for 5 minutes, and let the mixture cool. Cook the berries again for 5 minutes and cool. Repeat this 1-2 more times. Dissolve gelatin in water according to instructions and add to the confiture after the last cooking. Seal the preparation in sterilized jars.
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4. Redcurrant Confiture with Pectin
Source: ok.ruRedcurrants are already rich in pectin, but if you like very thick confiture, add extra pectin.
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 1 kg sugar, 20 g pectin.
Preparation: Wash the redcurrants, mash them, and strain through a sieve. Mix pectin with 4 spoons of sugar. Bring the berry puree to a boil and add the pectin in a thin stream, stirring. Bring to a boil again, add the remaining sugar, and cook the confiture for another 5 minutes. Seal it in sterilized jars.
5. Redcurrant Confiture with Gelfix
Source: koolinar.ruGelfix comes in different ratios; for confiture, we recommend 2:1.
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 1 kg sugar, 25 g Gelfix.
Preparation: Sort the redcurrants, mash them with a potato masher, pour in a glass of water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 20 minutes over medium heat. Strain the berries through a sieve and bring to a boil again. Add sugar and simmer the mixture for another 20 minutes over low heat. Add the packet of Gelfix according to instructions, stir, cook the confiture for another 5 minutes, and seal in jars.
6. Redcurrant Confiture with Agar-Agar
Source: aroma-avenue.ruAgar-agar is a completely natural thickener, so it's safe even for children.
You will need: 500 g redcurrants, 2 tsp agar-agar, 100 ml water, 300 g sugar.
Preparation: Pass the redcurrants through a meat grinder, add sugar, and let stand for 40 minutes. Soak the agar in cold water for the same amount of time. Bring the berries to a boil and cook for about 20 minutes over minimal heat, stirring. Bring the agar to a boil, stirring constantly, pour into the confiture, mix everything together, cook for another 3 minutes, and pour into sterilized jars.
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7. Redcurrant Confiture without Starch
Source: honey-way.ruTo make the confiture more original, we'll add a handful of strawberries.
You will need: 300 g redcurrants, 300 g strawberries, 600 g sugar.
Preparation: Wash, clean, and sort the strawberries and redcurrants, blend all berries with sugar until smooth. Strain through a sieve if desired. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook the confiture for about 20 minutes until thickened over low heat. Seal in sterilized jars.
8. Redcurrant and Blackcurrant Confiture
Source: vostorg.buzzBlackcurrants and redcurrants combine beautifully in one preserve.
You will need: 500 g blackcurrants, 500 g redcurrants, 600 g sugar, 160 ml water.
Preparation: Cook the currants with water until soft and strain through a sieve. Add sugar to the puree, bring to a boil, and simmer over low heat until thick, about 25 minutes. Seal the confiture in sterilized jars.
9. Redcurrant Confiture with Apples
Source: honey-way.ruThis confiture has apple pieces, making it even more appetizing.
You will need: 1 kg apples, 500 g redcurrants, 400 g sugar.
Preparation: Cover the redcurrants with sugar and let stand for 1 hour. Dice the apples. Bring the redcurrants to a boil and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the apples and cook for another 10 minutes. Let the mixture cool completely, then cook for another 10 minutes. Repeat this 1-2 more times. After the last cooking, seal the hot confiture in sterilized jars.
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10. Redcurrant and Raspberry Confiture
Source: vk.comBoth of these berries are rich in natural pectin, so the confiture will thicken without additives.
You will need: 800 g raspberries, 700 g redcurrants, 1.2 kg sugar.
Preparation: Pass the raspberries and redcurrants through a meat grinder and, if desired, strain through a sieve. Bring the puree to a boil, add sugar, and cook the confiture for about 15 minutes, then pour into sterilized jars.
11. Redcurrant Confiture in a Multicooker
Source: bestwom.ruAdjust the amount of sugar so that it's approximately 1:1 with the finished redcurrant juice.
You will need: 400 g redcurrants, 1 glass of sugar.
Preparation: Extract juice from the redcurrants using any convenient method. Mix it with sugar, pour into the multicooker bowl, and select the "Jam" or "Stew" mode for 20-30 minutes. Cook the confiture without the lid, then pour into sterilized jars.
12. Redcurrant and Whitecurrant Confiture
Source: mskproduct.ruThis recipe will definitely appeal to those who prefer a smooth, seedless confiture.
You will need: 600 g redcurrants, 400 g whitecurrants, 1 glass of water, 300 g sugar.
Preparation: Sort both types of currants, mash them by hand, and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 5-7 minutes. Blend everything with an immersion blender, then strain through a sieve or squeeze through cheesecloth. Add sugar to the berry puree, bring the mixture to a boil again, cook the confiture for 15 minutes, stirring, and seal in sterilized jars.
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13. Redcurrant and Gooseberry Confiture
Source: malinika.ruAn ideal recipe for those with a dacha – these berries are rarely in short supply.
You will need: 2 kg gooseberries, 2 kg redcurrants, 2.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove the stems from the gooseberries and strip the redcurrants from their branches. Lightly mash both types of berries, strain through a sieve if desired, and bring to a boil. Add sugar and bring to a boil again. Cook the confiture for about 20 minutes until desired thickness and seal in sterilized jars.
14. Redcurrant and Orange Confiture
Source: opozdravim.ruThe rich color and aroma are appetizing immediately after opening the jar.
You will need: 1 kg redcurrants, 500 g oranges, 1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Blanch the oranges with boiling water and pass them through a meat grinder with the peel. Pass the redcurrants through the same grinder. Mix everything together, add sugar, and let stand for half an hour. Bring the mixture to a boil, cook the confiture for 10-15 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
15. Redcurrant and Watermelon Confiture
Source: postila.ruDefinitely one of the most original confiture recipes in this collection and beyond!
You will need: 300 g redcurrants, 300 g watermelon flesh, 30 ml water, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 150 g sugar.
Preparation: Cover the redcurrants with sugar, bring to a boil, and add the watermelon blended until smooth. Bring to a boil again. Dissolve the starch in water and pour into the mixture, stirring constantly. Cook for another 2 minutes and seal the confiture in sterilized jars.