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currant jam

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Ingredients for 1 servings:

  • 1 kg currants
  • 1 kg gelling sugar, 1:1
  • possibly gin

Instructions

Working time approx. 1 hour; Total time approx. 1 hour

currants

Bring washed, destemmed currants to a boil while stirring, then strain through a sieve. Bring the currant pulp and preserving sugar to a boil while stirring, then simmer for 4-6 minutes, then test for settling. While still hot, pour into prepared jars, seal tightly, and let cool upside down. If you like, stir a small shot of gin into the jam before filling. Without the seeds, this jam is also perfect for filling cookies.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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