Blackcurrant Jam for Cake – Recipe with Step-by-Step Photos

In this recipe, you'll learn how to make a quick, delicious, and healthy blackcurrant jam. This delicacy is enticing with its appearance and aroma alone. It's sure to please any sweet tooth!

Nutritional value per serving

241.4 kcal

Proteins: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbohydrates: 58.8 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 1 hour
Time in the kitchen: 1 hour
Complexity:

A simple recipe.
Number of servings: 2

This jam is incredibly healthy, as its short cooking time preserves a large amount of vitamins. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make at home. It requires minimal ingredients and time, resulting in a luxurious and flavorful confiture. for the winter.

Currant filling suitable as a tasty addition to ice cream, For layers of pies, cakes and biscuits, as well as for tea and morning toast. It not only enhances any dish with its appearance but also imparts a new, refined, and sophisticated flavor.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Blackcurrant jam

Ingredients

Servings

Black currant

500 G
Sugar

250 G
Water

80 ml
Starch

1 tbsp

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients for currant jam. Carefully remove leaves and other debris from the berries and rinse them under plenty of running water.

Step 2

Pour the currants into a saucepan and fill with clean cold water.

Step 3

Add sugar and mix well so that the sugar evenly covers all the berries.

Step 4

Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. This is to prevent the mixture from burning to the bottom of the pan. It's important that the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 5

Pour a small amount of cold water over the starch and dissolve completely.

Step 6

While stirring the berries, pour the resulting mixture into them in a thin stream. It's important that the currants are boiling, as the starch swells in hot water, forming a paste.

Step 7

Mix the berries well and cook for 1-2 minutes until the starch thickens completely.

Step 8

Carefully pour the hot mixture into jars. For ease of use, you can use a special funnel.

Don't forget to sterilize the containers you'll be pouring the jam into. This will significantly extend the jam's shelf life from a few weeks to up to a year. You can steam, bake, or microwave the jam.

Step 9

Close the jam tightly with a lid, turn it over and wrap it in a warm blanket.

Step 10

Once the currant jam has cooled completely, store it in a cool, dark place. This completes the recipe for this incredibly delicious dessert!

Answers to frequently asked questions

Why is starch used in this recipe?

Currants contain natural pectin, which thickens the jam as it sets. However, black berries don't have much of this substance. That's why, to achieve the desired thick consistency and maximize the natural flavor, I make jam. With addition starch.

Is it possible to make jam from frozen currants?

Definitely yes! This method is perfect for those who love fresh jams. In this case, there's no need to defrost the berries first. Simply place the currants over the heat and stir constantly until they release their juices. After that, you can add sugar and other ingredients.

This jam will definitely not stay in your home for long. If desired, you can add citrus, vanilla, walnuts, and other ingredients to give the finished dish a unique new flavor.

Try this recipe and delight your family with wonderful summer preserves. Don't forget to share your successes in the comments!

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