White Currant Jam: 12 Easy Recipes for Every Taste
Source: Oksana, AdobeStockWhite currants are not as common as red or black currants, so there are fewer recipes for them. But we've managed to put together a selection of thick, aromatic, and very delicious jams – with or without additions. They'll definitely come in handy next winter!
1. White Currant Jam – Classic Recipe
Source: ideireceptov.ruYou can vary the amount of sugar to your taste.
You will need: 1 kg white currants, 1 kg sugar, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Sort the white currants, remove them from the stems, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 5 minutes and mash. Add sugar, bring the mixture to a boil again, and cook the jam for another 30 minutes. Ladle it into sterilized jars.
2. Seedless White Currant Jam
Source: dzen.ruFor this jam, you don't even need to remove the currants from the stems – they will remain in the sieve.
You will need: 1 kg white currants, 1 kg sugar, 2 pinches citric acid, 1 glass water.
Preparation: Rinse the white currants, cover with water, and cook for 5-7 minutes. Mash the berries through a sieve, add sugar, and cook the jam until desired thickness. Add citric acid and seal the jam in sterilized jars for winter storage.
3. White Currant Jam Made with a Meat Grinder
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruAnother simple and quick way to make a thick, smooth jam!
You will need: 1 kg white currants, 1 kg sugar, 1 lemon.
Preparation: Blanch the lemon with boiling water and remove the seeds. Remove the currants from the stems and pass everything through a meat grinder. If desired, strain the mixture through a sieve and mix with sugar. Cook the jam for 30-40 minutes and seal in sterilized jars.
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4. Five-Minute White Currant Jam
Source: evrookna-mos.ruThe classic five-minute method also works for jam because currant jam thickens well.
You will need: 1 kg white currants, 1 kg sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Sort the currants, remove them from the stems, cover with sugar, and leave overnight. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Let it cool, cook for another 5 minutes, and let it cool again. Strain the mixture through a sieve, add lemon juice, cook for another 5 minutes, and pour the jam into sterilized jars.
5. White Currant and Orange Jam
Source: pinterest.comA very harmonious combination with a delicate and light taste.
You will need: 1 kg white currants, 500 g oranges, 1.2 kg sugar.
Preparation: Roughly chop the oranges with the peel and remove the seeds. Remove the currants from the stems and pass everything through a meat grinder. Add sugar, mix the mixture, and let it sit for half an hour. Bring to a boil, cook the jam for 10-15 minutes over medium heat, and seal in jars.
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6. White Currant Jam with Vanilla
Source: grounde.ruYou can simply add vanilla sugar, but we'll tell you what to do with a vanilla bean.
You will need: 1 kg white currants, 1 kg sugar, 500 ml water, 1 vanilla bean.
Preparation: Remove the currants from the stems, cover with water, bring to a boil, and immediately strain through a sieve. Add sugar and bring the juice to a boil again. Add the vanilla bean, split in half, and the seeds, cook the jam for half an hour over low heat, and remove the bean. Seal the mixture in sterilized jars for winter storage.
7. White and Red Currant Jam
Source: ideireceptov.ruA winning combination of similar and perfectly complementary berries.
You will need: 1 kg white currants, 1 kg red currants, 1.5-2 kg sugar.
Preparation: Blend all the currants and strain through a sieve. Bring to a boil and gradually add sugar. Cook the jam for another 15-20 minutes and ladle it into sterilized jars.
8. White Currant Jam in a Multicooker
Source: vego-kolbasa.ruTo avoid standing by the stove in the heat, a multicooker comes to the rescue.
You will need: 800 g white currants, 1 tsp lemon zest, 150 ml water, 2.5 cups sugar.
Preparation: Place white currants, zest, and water into the multicooker bowl and select "Steam" mode for 20 minutes. Strain the mixture through a sieve, add sugar, and select "Stew" mode for another 20 minutes. Pour the jam into sterilized jars.
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9. White Currant and Raspberry Jam
Source: ideireceptov.ruA pleasant and delicate combination for lovers of berry preserves.
You will need: 1 kg white currants, 1 kg raspberries, 1.3 kg sugar.
Preparation: Strain the currants through a sieve, add sugar, and bring to a boil. Separately strain the raspberries through a sieve, add to the currants, and bring to a boil again. Cook the jam for another 5-7 minutes and pour into sterilized jars.
10. White Currant and Banana Jam
Source: mavink.comExtract the juice from white currants beforehand using any convenient method.
You will need: 1 liter white currant juice, 4 bananas, 600 g sugar.
Preparation: Mash the bananas into a puree and mix them with all ingredients. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 30-40 minutes over low heat. Seal the jam in sterilized jars for winter storage.
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11. White Currant and Apple Jam
Source: mavink.comWe recommend using sweet and sour apple varieties.
You will need: 700 g apples, 700 g white currants, 1 kg sugar, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Peel and finely chop the apples, add water, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the currant berries and simmer for another 7 minutes. Strain the mixture through a sieve, add sugar to taste, and cook the jam for another 10-15 minutes after boiling. Pour it into sterilized jars.
12. White Currant Jam with Pectin
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruYou can use gelling sugar or any other thickener to taste. The quickest recipe!
You will need: 1 kg white currants, 500 g sugar, 1 packet pectin.
Preparation: Mix pectin and a couple of spoons of sugar. Strain the white currants through a sieve, add the pectin, and bring to a boil. Add the remaining sugar, cook the jam for 3 minutes, and pour into sterilized jars.
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