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Produce => Recipes => Topic started by: AnnieD on June 18, 2018, 15:11:48
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I inherited a currant bush with my allotment. Last year it didn't fruit (think I pruned it too hard). This year it has LOADS of berries and they are turning purple so I would guess they are blackcurrants? Never been fond of them to eat as is, so any suggestions for what I can do wit them? Thanks
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My fav is blackcurrant Gin or Vodka..
Although I cant get enough of blackcurrant jelly either..
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Blackcurrant vodka is a great alternative for Cassis, to make Kir or Kir Royal. The fruit can then be taken out to use for adult triffles or on Pavlovas!
Blackcurrants also make a very good jam!
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I like everything blackcurrant.
You can make cordial. Crumble. Tarts. Muffins
I zap in the microwave with some apple juice and serve with joghurt. Jam. I am going to experiment with microwave jam this year.
I make a crumble with a shortbread base with makes a sort of gooey biscuit.
Then there is cheesecake with a layer of blackcurrant on the top.
Add other fruits for a summer fruit pudding. Blackcurrant charlotte.
Sorbet zap with applejuice in microwave. Put through sieve and then freeze. Take out of the freezer every half hour and give it a stir.
Another zap with applejuice and then just serve with chicken or turkey or better duck.
I just eat them straight from the bush, but I have varieties which are good for that. I also have a very poor sour tasting abilities.
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Agree with others, blackcurrant vodka = wonderful adult Ribena!
Would add ice cream to the list, either as blackcurrant ripple or just blackcurrant ice cream.
Ian
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Blackcurrant brandy/gin/vodka/cordial. Spiced blackcurrant jelly - make jelly in the usual way but add cinnamon/star anise/vanilla pod when cooking the fruit.
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Home-made Ribena is brilliant ... it actually tastes of blackcurrants! But try and bottle it in small bottles as it can go mouldy if opened and left for too long.
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Thanks for all the suggestions :icon_cheers:
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I've just topped and tailed 5lbs of bkacurrants. Some will go for a crumble, somefor the freezer. Its fiddly but worth it. My pal freezes hers first. She says they top and tail more easily that way :blob7: