Source: Ritaklimenko, AdobeStockRedcurrants are an invaluable source of vitamins and microelements. Their healing properties were appreciated by our ancestors. Therefore, redcurrant recipes delight not only with their variety but also with their health benefits. What exactly can you cook with them? We'll tell you more in our collection of recipes!
1. Vegetable Salad with Redcurrants
Source: pro-orehi.ruThe best garden recipe for spring and summer – you must try it.
You will need: 500 g cabbage, 300 g cucumbers, 300 g tomatoes, 100 g redcurrants, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Shred the cabbage, arbitrarily chop the vegetables, and add the redcurrants. Drizzle the salad with olive oil and season.
2. Redcurrant Sauce for Winter
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruA piquant sauce that pairs harmoniously with both red meat and poultry.
You will need: 300 g redcurrants, 70 g sugar, 5 g salt, 1 clove garlic, 5 g ground ginger, 2 allspice berries, 2 g ground coriander, 4 black peppercorns, 1 bay leaf.
Preparation: Mash the redcurrants with a potato masher. Add the minced garlic and other ingredients. Bring the sauce to a boil, simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
3. Black and Redcurrant Mousse with Semolina
Source: vkusvill.ruAn airy dessert with minimal ingredients.
You will need: 150 g redcurrants, 150 g blackcurrants, 70 g semolina, 120 g sugar, 600 ml water.
Preparation: Pour water over all the currants and boil for 6-7 minutes after coming to a boil. Strain the mixture through a sieve, add sugar to the liquid, and bring to a boil again. Stir in the semolina and cook the porridge for 3-4 minutes over low heat. Let the mixture cool to room temperature and whip with a mixer until fluffy and light. Spoon the mousse into glasses and refrigerate.
4. Redcurrant Smoothie with Almond Milk
Source: nvkz-tub.ruIt will also be very tasty with oat or soy milk.
You will need: 200 g redcurrants, 100 g strawberries, 150 g banana, 200 ml almond milk.
Preparation: Remove the redcurrants from their stems and the leaves from the strawberries. Peel the banana and blend all ingredients until smooth.
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5. Redcurrant Jelly for Winter
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruThe advantage of this recipe is that you don't even need to remove the berries from the stems.
You will need: 1.5 kg redcurrants, 1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Cover the redcurrants with sugar, mash them with a potato masher, and leave for several hours. Then bring to a boil and simmer for 6-8 minutes over medium heat, stirring. Strain the jelly through a sieve, cook it a little more, and seal in sterilized jars.
6. Redcurrant Muffin
Source: recepty-s-photo.ruWash and sort the redcurrants in advance so they have time to dry.
You will need: 180 ml milk, 60 g butter, 2 eggs, 2 tsp baking powder, 200 g sugar, 1 pinch salt, 250 g flour, 300 g redcurrants.
Preparation: Whisk the eggs with sugar, add milk and melted butter. Add the sifted dry ingredients, and finally, fold in the redcurrants dusted with flour. Bake the muffin for about 1 hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Redcurrant Marshmallow
Source: pinterest.comHomemade marshmallow is noticeably different from store-bought, and for the better.
You will need: 300 g redcurrants, 1 egg white, 350 g sugar, 90 ml water, 6 g agar-agar.
Preparation: Blend the redcurrants and strain the puree through a sieve – you will need 125 g. Whip the puree with 125 g sugar using a mixer. Add the egg white and whip again, gradually increasing the speed. Meanwhile, bring water with agar to a boil, add the remaining sugar, and heat the syrup to approximately 110 degrees Celsius.
When the egg white mixture becomes light and firm, pour in the syrup in a thin stream, continuing to whip. Continue whipping until the mixture cools to 50 degrees Celsius. Using a pastry bag, pipe the marshmallow onto parchment paper and leave it to set.
8. Shortcrust Pastry Pie with Redcurrants
Source: fotoxcom.ruAnd at the same time, we share the recipe for the simplest shortcrust pastry.
You will need: 2 cups flour, 60 g and 4 tbsp sugar, 2 egg yolks, 180 g butter, 400 g redcurrants, 2 tbsp starch.
Preparation: Rub the sifted flour and cold, chopped butter into crumbs. Add 60 g sugar and egg yolks, quickly knead the dough, wrap it in cling film, and refrigerate for half an hour.
Roll out and place the dough into a baking dish, forming edges. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake the crust for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Mix the redcurrants, remaining sugar, and starch, and spread this filling onto the base. Trim any excess edges, crumble them, sprinkle over the redcurrants, and bake the pie in the oven for another 20 minutes.
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9. Redcurrant and Orange Compote for Winter
Source: youtube.comRedcurrant compote on its own can be a bit bland, but with orange – it's perfect.
You will need: 100 g orange, 500 g redcurrants, 200 g sugar.
Preparation: In a sterilized jar, place the redcurrants and chopped orange pieces. Pour boiling water over them and let stand for 20 minutes. Drain this water, add sugar to it, and bring to a boil again. Pour over the redcurrants again and seal the compote for winter.
10. Sorrel Lemonade with Redcurrants
Source: goodhouse.ruA true seasonal delicacy for lovers of refreshing drinks.
You will need: 1 bunch sorrel, 150 g redcurrants, 1 glass crushed ice, 600 ml tonic.
Preparation: Blend the sorrel, one-third of the redcurrants, and half of the ice. Pour into a pitcher, add the remaining berries and ice. Pour tonic over the lemonade and let it steep for a while.
11. Poppy Seed and Redcurrant Pie
Source: vkusno-i-prosto.ruSo beautiful when sliced and so aromatic – how can one resist?
You will need: 180 g sugar, 10 g vanilla sugar, 4 eggs, 3 tbsp poppy seeds, 6 g baking powder, 300 g flour, 200 g redcurrants, 200 g butter.
Preparation: Whip the eggs with both types of sugar using a mixer. Gradually add the flour with baking powder and melted butter. Then add the poppy seeds, and finally – fold in the redcurrants mixed with a few tablespoons of flour. Bake the pie for about 1 hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Redcurrant Milkshake
Source: postila.ruThe taste is very unusual – much more original than a regular syrup-based milkshake.
You will need: 500 ml milk, 200 g ice cream, 150 g redcurrants, 1 banana.
Preparation: Remove the redcurrants from their stems and blend them. Add banana pieces and blend again. Add ice cream and milk, and blend the milkshake one more time.
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13. Redcurrant Juice for Winter
Source: povar.ruWe'll tell you how to properly seal redcurrant juice in jars so it lasts all season.
You will need: 2 kg redcurrants, 1 liter water, 300 g sugar.
Preparation: Lightly mash the redcurrants with their stems, cover them with water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes with the lid on over low heat. Strain the liquid through a sieve, add sugar to taste, and bring to a boil again. Seal the juice in sterilized jars.
14. Redcurrant and Yogurt Ice Cream
Source: AdobeStockPerfectly refreshing even on the hottest summer days!
You will need: 400 g Greek yogurt, 400 g redcurrants, powdered sugar.
Preparation: Blend the redcurrants and, if desired, strain them through a sieve. Add yogurt and powdered sugar to taste. Blend everything together, pour into ice cream molds, and place in the freezer.
15. Redcurrant Mors (Fruit Drink)
Source: pinterest.comA good alternative to regular compote or juice.
You will need: 300 g redcurrants, 1 liter water, 5-7 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Strain the redcurrants through a sieve. Pour water over the pulp, add sugar, bring to a boil, and simmer for a few minutes. Let the liquid cool under the lid, then strain it and mix with the remaining juice.
16. Cottage Cheese Clafoutis with Redcurrants
Source: za-edoy.ruAn interesting variation of the traditional baked dessert.
You will need: 400 g cottage cheese, 120 g redcurrants, 80 g sour cream, 80 g sugar, 30 g coconut flakes, 1 egg, 1 tbsp starch, 2 g vanilla.
Preparation: Whip the egg with sugar and vanilla using a mixer. Add cottage cheese, sour cream, and starch, and whip again. Fold the redcurrants into the batter, pour everything into a baking dish, and sprinkle with coconut flakes. Bake for 40-45 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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17. Redcurrant and Rhubarb Compote
Source: agro-tm.ruThis compote is especially delicious when served with ice.
You will need: 200 g rhubarb, 200 g redcurrants, 2 liters water, 100 g sugar.
Preparation: Boil water, add sugar, and simmer briefly. Add the chopped rhubarb and redcurrants, bring the compote to a boil again, simmer for 2 minutes, remove from heat, and let it steep under the lid.
18. Grapefruit Juice and Redcurrant Smoothie
Source: rcept.ruFor those who prefer smoothies with a tangy and slightly tart taste.
You will need: 100 g redcurrants, 1 glass fresh grapefruit juice, 1 banana.
Preparation: Peel the banana and remove the redcurrants from their stems. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend the smoothie until smooth.
19. Cottage Cheese Soufflé with Redcurrants
Source: pinterest.comBe sure to strain the cottage cheese through a sieve to make it more uniform.
You will need: 200 g redcurrants, 4 eggs, 250 g cottage cheese, 80 g sugar, 10 g vanilla sugar, 30 g flour, 30 g starch, 20 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Separate the egg yolks and rub them with cottage cheese and both types of sugar. Add flour and starch. Whip the egg whites with a mixer until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the cottage cheese mixture with a spatula. Grease the molds with oil. Carefully fold the redcurrants into the soufflé, spoon it into the molds, and place them in a baking pan with water. Bake the soufflé for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
20. Chicken, Apple, and Redcurrant Salad
Source: timeshare-ok.ruA crisp and sweet apple would be perfect for this recipe.
You will need: 100 g chicken fillet, 50 g iceberg lettuce, 1 apple, 60 g redcurrants, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 60 ml yogurt, spices.
Preparation: Boil, bake, or fry the chicken. Slice it thinly, and slice the apple into wedges. Drizzle the apple with lemon juice. Roughly chop the iceberg lettuce, add the redcurrants, and dress the salad with yogurt and spices.