Black Currant Cordial
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
1 bottle
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Calories
3192 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
British
Black Currant Cordial
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Learn how to make black currant cordial, a refreshing summer drink similar to the popular Ribena.
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Ingredients
- 2 kg black currants 4.5 lbs, Note 1,2
- water to barely cover the black currants
- 500 g sugar for each liter of juice 2 ½ cups
- 2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice for each liter of juice
Instructions
- Prepare: Rinse the black currants in a sieve under cold running water. Remove the stems. Place in a pot. Mash lightly with a potato masher.
- Cook: Add just enough water to cover the berries barely; they should not swim. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Simmer on medium heat until they start to soften, about 5 minutes. Leave to stand for 10 minutes. Mash again with the potato masher.
- Strain through a sieve lined with a clean muslin cloth, pressing gently to release the juices (Note 3).
- Measure the juice and pour it into the clean pan. Add 500 g/1.1 lb/ 2 ½ cups granulated sugar and 2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice for each liter juice.
- Bring to a boil again, constantly stirring to help dissolve the sugar. Turn off the heat as soon as the cordial comes to a boil.
- Pour into sterilized bottles using a funnel. Close the bottles and let the syrup cool undisturbed on the counter on a folded kitchen towel.
Notes
- The recipe allows you to use as many berries as you have. You will not have to measure the water; use enough to cover the berries barely; they should not swim.
- After straining the liquid, measure it in a measuring jug and add sugar accordingly: 500 g/ 1.1 lb/ 2 ½ cups sugar for each liter juice. Next, add about 2-3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice per liter of black currant juice.
- The less you press, the clear the cordial, but also the smaller amount of juice you will get.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bottle
Calories
3192kcal
(160%)
Carbohydrates
808g
(269%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
45mg
(2%)
Potassium
6481mg
(185%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
500g
(1000%)
Vitamin A
4602IU
(92%)
Vitamin C
3632mg
(4036%)
Calcium
1107mg
(111%)
Iron
31mg
(172%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1bottle
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3192 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bottle | |
| Calories | 3192kcal | 160% |
| Carbohydrates | 808g | 269% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 6481mg | 138% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 500g | 1000% |
| Vitamin A | 4602IU | 92% |
| Vitamin C | 3632mg | 4036% |
| Calcium | 1107mg | 111% |
| Iron | 31mg | 172% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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