Source: Elmowski, AdobeStockWhite currants are not as popular as their colored relatives. And that's a shame! We invite you to make wonderful white currant jam. We share 20 of the best recipes!
1. White Currant Jam – Classic Recipe
Source: ru.dreamstime.comChoose the most beautiful and ripe berries for the jam.
You will need: 2 kg white currants, 800 g sugar.
Preparation: Cover the currants with sugar, mash lightly, and leave for 1.5-2 hours. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, then spoon the jam into clean, dry jars and seal.
2. Five-Minute White Currant Jam
Source: uspeh-dacha.ruA great option when you don't have much free time.
You will need: 1 kg white currants, 300 g sugar, a pinch of citric acid.
Preparation: Prepare the currants, place them in a saucepan, and cover with sugar. Cover and leave for 2-3 hours. Bring to a boil over low heat, add the citric acid, and simmer for 5 minutes. Spoon the hot jam into prepared jars and seal.
3. White Currant Jam Through a Meat Grinder
Source: alamy.comWith the specified amount of sugar, the jam turns out quite sweet.
You will need: 2 kg white currants, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Pass the currants through a meat grinder, mix with sugar, and leave for 1.5-2 hours. Place the mixture over low heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Fill sterilized jars with the jam and seal for winter.
4. White Currant Jam with Lemon Juice
Source: novyefoto.ruTo enhance the citrus aroma, you can add a little zest.
You will need: 3 kg white currants, juice of half a lemon, 1 kg granulated sugar.
Preparation: Blend the currants, mix with sugar, and leave for 2 hours at room temperature. Rinse the lemon with boiling water, cut in half, and squeeze the juice into the saucepan with the currants. Boil the jam for 10 minutes over low heat, spoon into clean jars, and seal.
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5. Seedless White Currant Jam
Source: dzen.ruIn the first minutes after boiling, the jam will rise significantly.
You will need: 4 kg white currants, 1.5 kg sugar, a pinch of citric acid.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the currants for 2 minutes, drain in a colander, and rub through a sieve. Add sugar, mix, and leave for 1.5-2 hours. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, add the citric acid, and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Fill prepared containers with the hot jam, seal, and wrap in a thick towel.
6. White Currant Jam with Lemon
Source: iamcook.ruSeal in small jars so they can be eaten in one sitting.
You will need: 2 kg white currants, 3 lemons, 800 g sugar, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Rinse the lemons with boiling water and slice them with the peel. Boil water, add sugar, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the white currants, chopped lemons, and cook everything together for another 5 minutes. Spoon the jam into sterilized jars and seal.
7. Transparent White Currant Jam with Honey
Source: ideireceptov.ruThe finished jam is fragrant and very beautiful!
You will need: 2 kg white currants, 1 kg liquid honey, a pinch of citric acid, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Blanch the currants in boiling water for 1 minute, drain in a colander, then rub through a sieve. Add water, citric acid, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from heat, let it cool slightly, and mix with honey. Spoon the jam into clean, dry jars, seal, and leave in a warm place for 24 hours.
8. Sugar-Free White Currant Jam
Source: ideireceptov.ruThis variety of currant is much sweeter than black or red, so it is often prepared without added sugar.
You will need: 3 kg white currants, a pinch of citric acid, 1 cup water.
Preparation: Blend the currants, mix with citric acid and water. Place the mixture over low heat, boil for 10 minutes, and seal. Wrap the hot jars in a thick blanket for 24 hours.
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9. White Currants, Mashed with Sugar Without Cooking
Source: ccooking.ruStore this preparation exclusively in the refrigerator!
You will need: 2 kg white currants, 2 kg sugar, a pinch of citric acid.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the currants for 1 minute, drain in a colander, and rub through a sieve. Add sugar and citric acid. Spoon the jam into clean, dry jars, close tightly with lids, and store in a dark, cool place.
10. White Currant Jam with Fructose
Source: ru.dreamstime.comAnother excellent jam recipe for those who have given up sugar.
You will need: 1 kg white currants, 250 g fructose, a pinch of citric acid.
Preparation: Pass the currants through a meat grinder, mix with fructose and citric acid. Cover and set aside for 1.5-2 hours. Boil the jam over low heat for 5-7 minutes, spoon into sterilized jars, and seal.
11. White Currant Jam with Vanilla
Source: untrainedhousewife.comWe recommend working with currants while wearing gloves.
You will need: 3 kg white currants, 1 kg sugar, half a packet of vanilla sugar.
Preparation: Pass the currant berries through a meat grinder. Add sugar, mix, and leave for 1.5-2 hours at room temperature. Bring to a boil over low heat, add vanilla sugar, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Fill prepared jars with the jam, seal, and wrap in a thick towel.
12. Gooseberry, White, and Red Currant Jam
Source: povar.ruCitric acid acts as a preservative here and slightly lightens the jam.
You will need: 1 kg gooseberries, 1 kg white currants, 1 kg red currants, 1.2 kg granulated sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid, 1 cup water.
Preparation: Blanch gooseberries and both types of currants in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain in a colander and rub through a sieve. Mix the resulting mass with water and sugar, and leave for 2 hours. Bring the mixture to a boil, add citric acid, and simmer for 10 minutes. Spoon the jam into clean, dry jars, seal, and turn upside down.
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13. White Currant Jam with Cinnamon
Source: ideireceptov.ruBe sure to skim off any foam that appears during cooking.
You will need: 3 kg white currants, 1 kg sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks, 350 ml water.
Preparation: Boil water, add cinnamon and sugar, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the white currants and cook over low heat for another 10 minutes. Remove the cinnamon sticks and discard. Spoon the jam into sterilized jars, seal, and wrap in a warm blanket for 24 hours.
14. White Currant and Orange Jam
Source: exclusiveoil.ruOptionally, you can add another lemon.
You will need: 2 kg white currants, 1 kg oranges, 1 kg sugar, a pinch of citric acid.
Preparation: Rinse the oranges with boiling water, peel, and separate into segments. Pass the white currants and oranges through a meat grinder. Add sugar, citric acid, and leave for a couple of hours. Place the mixture over low heat and boil for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Spoon the jam into jars, seal, and turn upside down.
15. White and Black Currant Jam
Source: uspeh-dacha.ruThe berries contain a lot of pectin, so the jam naturally thickens.
You will need: 1 kg white currants, 1 kg black currants, 1 kg sugar, a pinch of citric acid.
Preparation: Place the currant berries in a saucepan, cover with sugar, and leave for 2-3 hours. Bring to a boil over low heat, add citric acid, and simmer for 10 minutes. Fill prepared jars with the hot jam and seal.
16. White Currant and Banana Jam
Source: mavink.comLemon juice prevents the banana puree from darkening.
You will need: 2 kg white currants, 1 kg bananas, 1 kg sugar, juice of half a lemon.
Preparation: Peel the bananas, blend them, and mix with lemon juice. Add the currant berries and sugar. Mix, cover, and set aside for 1 hour. Place the mixture over low heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon the jam into sterilized jars, seal, and wrap in a warm blanket.
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17. Thick Seedless White Currant Jam
Source: jagodifrukti.ruBlanching currants makes it easier to rub the berries through a sieve.
You will need: 3 kg white currants, 1.2 kg sugar, 30 g pectin, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 250 ml water.
Preparation: Add currants to boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Drain in a colander, rub through a sieve, and mix with 1 kg of sugar. Pour in water and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Add lemon juice and pectin mixed with the remaining sugar. Boil everything together for 5 minutes, seal, and wrap in a thick towel for 24 hours.
18. White Currant and Raspberry Jam
Source: botanichka.ruIf you don't need to remove the seeds, you can simply blend the berries.
You will need: 2 kg white currants, 1 kg raspberries, 1 kg sugar, 250 ml water.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the currants for 1 minute, drain in a colander, and let cool slightly. Rub the currants and raspberries through a sieve. Add sugar and water, and boil over low heat for 10 minutes. Spoon the jam into prepared containers and seal.
19. Kiwi and White Currant Jam
Source: pinterest.comRinse the kiwi in warm water beforehand.
You will need: 2 kg white currants, 1 kg kiwi, 1.5 kg sugar, 300 ml water.
Preparation: Peel the kiwi and chop finely. Add whole currant berries, water, sugar, and cook for 10 minutes over low heat. Spoon into sterilized jars, seal, and turn upside down.
20. White Currant Jam with Gelatin
Source: rerecept.ruGreat for spreading on bread and crackers!
You will need: 2 kg white currants, 800 g sugar, 20 g gelatin, 150 ml boiled water.
Preparation: Pass the currants through a meat grinder, add sugar, and leave for 2 hours. Mix gelatin with cold water and set aside for 15 minutes. Place the saucepan with currants over low heat and boil for 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and add the gelatin mixture. Mix, spoon the jam into jars, and seal.