Black Currant Jam
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
96 servings
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Calories
35 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
British
Black Currant Jam
Description
Starting with fresh or frozen black currants, the fruit is cooked gently with water to soften, then combined with sugar and lemon juice to balance acidity and promote setting. The prolonged simmer until reaching 220°F ensures proper gel formation, typical for jams. The lemon juice helps enhance the natural flavor and acidity of black currants, balancing their tartness.
This jam yields approximately 3 pints and can be used on breads, desserts, or as a condiment. If intended for immediate consumption, the jam is stored in sterilized jars in the refrigerator. For shelf stability, traditional water bath canning is recommended, carefully sterilizing jars and processing for the specified times depending on jar size.
Ingredients
- 4 cups black currant washed, stemmed and dried tips removed, fresh or frozen
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 4 cups cane sugar (black currants are more acidic and less sweet than other berries but you can use less sugar if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Place the black currants in a medium stock pot along with the water. Bring to a boil then simmer for about 10 minutes until the berries are softened. Add the sugar and lemon juice and simmer until the temperature registers 220 degrees F. (I use an instant read thermometer.)
- If you're going to use the jam within a few months, pour the jam into sterilized jars and once cool store in the fridge.For long-term storage you can use the water bath canning method: Ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, wipe the rims of the jars and screw on the lids. Process the jars in a water bath canner (5 minutes for half pints, 10 minutes for pints and quarts). Carefully remove the jars and let them sit undisturbed for 24 hours before removing the rings and storing them in a dark cool place. Makes about 3 pints.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 96servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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