Glut of Blackcurrant.

[cacran]

I have made juice with it and made jam, Can it be frozen? Any more ideas how to use it?

[cacran]

[Crystalmoon]

I freeze loads just as they are & use them in smoothies or to make a blended currant sauce for ice creams etc. sometimes its nice to mix frozen raspberries or blackberries with them to make a change  ;)
They are so packed full of Vitamin C I love to use them on my porridge in the winter to give me the taste of summer :D  

[Jeannine]

Go super in muffins, and to die for on top of a cheesecake in a sugary gel.Could never have too many XX Jeannine

[Tulipa]

I love blackcurrants so am quite envious!  I freeze them as they are and then use them to make blackcurrant and apple pies or crumbles or more jam when you run out.  There is a nice recipe here.....

http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,2277.0.html

It has some strange As in it that weren't there before so I have copied and pasted from my copy including Eric's comments about other fruit.....

Blackcurrant Cake

3 ½ ozs soft margarine
7oz caster sugar
1 egg, beaten
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
8oz plain flour
2 level teaspoon baking powder
¼ level teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons milk
4 oz blackcurrants
granulated sugar for sprinkling

Cream margarine and caster sugar.  Beat in egg and vanilla.  Sift flour, baking powder and salt, then fold in.  Add milk and stir in fruit.  Put into a 8in diameter cake tin lined with non stick paper.  Sprinkle with granulated sugar and bake (350 degrees F, 180 degrees C, Gas Mark 4) for about 50 minutes.  Cool slightly and remove from tin

Enjoy warm when it is at its best!

If using frozen blackcurrants don't defrost them - just add straight from the freezer!

Anne has been making this cake since we were given it on the Beeb, over a 100 years ago. Ah what memories of those carefree days. Superb. Also works with, redcurrants, blueberries and if used frozen, strawberries and raspberries. Not as good with plums or greengages they are a bit too 'wet' but still tasted good if a little soggy.

My family love it :)

[cacran]

Thanks for all your replies. I've just written down the recipe. Might make it later today (if I get all the ironing done!!!) ;)