How to freeze red currants with sugar for the winter >>> recipe with step-by-step photos

Freezing red currants for the winter with sweeteners doesn't take much time. You can prepare them for the winter without cooking or any heat treatment. So even on the hottest summer day, you can prepare them without breaking a sweat.

Nutritional value per serving

221 kcal

Proteins: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbohydrates: 53.5 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 20 min
Time in the kitchen: 20 min
Complexity:

It will work even if you're making it for the first time. Not just this dish, but your first time ever.
Number of servings: 1

The recipe calls for puréing the berries in a juicer to remove the seeds. However, if you don't have one, you can do it in a blender and then mash through a sieve if desired. This will ensure the redcurrant puree is moussy, aromatic, and incredibly smooth. Furthermore, the berries will retain as much of their vitamin content as possible.

This delicate puree can be stored not only as a base for other desserts. It's essentially a ready-made sorbet. Whenever you're feeling down, you can grab a scoop of ice cream from the fridge and quickly lift your spirits with the bright currant flavor.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

How to freeze red currants with sugar for the winter?

Ingredients

Servings

Red currant

1 kg
Sugar

1 kg

Preparation

Step 1

Soak the berries in cold water for 1-2 minutes. Skim off any debris that floats to the surface and separate the currants from the stems.

Step 2

Without any additional drying, run everything through a juicer or blend it. The latter method won't produce a smooth mixture, but it will freeze just as well and be just as delicious.

Step 3

Combine the resulting mousse with sugar and mix well until it is completely dissolved.

Step 4

Pour the redcurrant puree into containers, seal the lids tightly, and freeze. If you used a juicer, the mousse will fully harden within 2-3 days. If you use a blender, the time will be reduced to 8-10 hours.

A similar video recipe: Frozen redcurrants pureed with sugar

In this video, you can clearly see how to quickly preserve red currants using a blender. The author shares all the nuances of making frozen currant mousse.

And as a little bonus for those who watch the video to the end, here's the secret to quickly separating the berries from the stems. It's a simple and gentle method that allows you to keep all the currants intact.

Choose suitable containers

The less air remains in the container with the currant puree, the smoother and softer the mixture will be. Any air trapped under the lid will accelerate ice formation, so it should be kept to a minimum.

If you know of any other interesting ways to freeze currants, please feel free to share them in the comments.

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