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Black Currant Cordial

Learn how to make black currant cordial, a refreshing summer drink similar to the popular Ribena.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 1 bottle
Calories: 3192 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: British

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Strain through a sieve lined with a clean muslin cloth, pressing gently to release the juices (Note 3).
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.