Boris70 Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Hi, Just done PYO - and got loads of yummy redcurrants. Does anyones have a recipe for it (probably should of thought of this before picking them!) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet81 Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Sorry Boris, I have no recipes but I would also be interested if anyone else has. I have a veritable orchard of the things in front of our house Has anyone ever made wine from them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindy Loo Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Yep, I have a great recipe for redcurrant jelly: 3 lbs redcurrants 1 pint water Sugar 1 lb for every pint of juice (doesn't need to be jam sugar, any will do) Simmer redcurrants and water together for about 30 minutes until the fruit is really soft and pulpy.Stir from time to time to stop it from sticking.You don't need to remove the currants from their stalks. Spoon the pulp into a jelly bag or through a piece of muslin (I sometimes use my colander lined with a piece of muslin) and leave it to drip for at least 12 hours. Don't touch or squeeze it while dripping or the jelly will be cloudy. Put the juice extract in a pan and add sugar Use 1 ib of sugar for each pint of juice. Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved then bring to the boil and boil rapidly for about 15 mins. Test for a set by putting a spoonful on, say, a saucer and popping it in the fridge for a couple of minutes. if it wrinkles when you push you finger across the top of it, a set has been reached. Remove the pan from the heat and remove any scum from the top with a slotted spoon. Pot and cover. All of this sounds a bit of a pfaff but it is so easy. The recipe is a basic one and can be used for varying quantities of any sort of fruit. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
