Blackcurrants

[AnnieD]

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 

[AnnieD]

[BarriedaleNick]

My fav is blackcurrant Gin or Vodka..
Although I cant get enough of blackcurrant jelly either..

[Pescador]

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!

[Digeroo]

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.

 

[IanDH]

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

[Obelixx]

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. 

[squeezyjohn]

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.

[AnnieD]

Thanks for all the suggestions 

[Tiny Clanger]

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