10 Delicious Ways to Use Redcurrants

Redcurrants are a tart, vibrantly colored summer berry. They have a short season from June through August, making them a special seasonal treat. These petite berries pack a flavorful punch and lend beautiful color to both sweet and savory dishes Here are 10 delicious ways to highlight fresh redcurrants

1. Redcurrant Jam

Turn fresh redcurrants into jewel-toned jam. Redcurrants are naturally high in pectin so the jam sets up beautifully. Spread on scones toast or spooned into yogurt. For an herbaceous twist, add a sprig of rosemary to the jam.

2. Sugared Redcurrants

Coat fresh redcurrants in granulated sugar for a sweet-tart topping. The coating of sugar balances their tartness. Use as a garnish for cakes, tarts, ice cream sundaes or creamy desserts. For extra sparkle, use superfine sugar.

3. Redcurrant Syrup

Simmer redcurrants into a concentrated syrup, strained of seeds. Splash into cocktails, lemonade, iced tea or other beverages for a pop of color and bright berry flavor. Also lovely drizzled over pound cake or ice cream.

4. Redcurrant Sauce

Puree cooked redcurrants into a tangy sauce for serving with poultry, pork or grilled fish. The brightness of redcurrants offsets rich meats beautifully. For more complexity add shallots herbs and spices when cooking.

5. Macerated Redcurrants

Macerating redcurrants in sugar softens them and draws out vibrant juices. Spoon these ruby-hued berries and juices over cheesecake or panna cotta for brilliant color contrast.

6. Redcurrant Relish

Chop redcurrants and simmer briefly with red onion, vinegar, mustard seeds, brown sugar and spices for an easy relish. Serve alongside grilled meats or sandwiches. Also makes a unique jam alternative for biscuits or scones.

7. Redcurrant Glaze

Reduce redcurrant juice down to a thick, glossy glaze. Use to coat the tops of muffins, scones or other baked goods before baking for an irresistible sheen and sweet-tart burst of flavor.

8. Redcurrant Curd

Cook redcurrants with sugar, lemon juice and eggs into a vividly hued spreadable curd. Sandwich between layers of sponge cake for a stunning redcurrant cake. Or dollop onto scones or crusty bread.

9. Fresh Redcurrant Salad

Toss whole fresh redcurrants into green salads for pops of color and fruitiness. Their jewel tones stand out against greens. For dressing, consider a redcurrant vinaigrette.

10. Redcurrant Liqueur

Infuse redcurrants into vodka for several weeks to extract their beautiful color and flavor. Strain and sweeten slightly for a refreshing homemade liqueur. Add brightness to cocktails or splash into sparkling wine.

Frequency of Entities:

• redcurrant: 18
• flavor: 4
• sauce: 2
• syrup: 2
• relish: 2
• jam: 2
• salad: 1
• cocktail: 1
• bake: 1
• muffin: 1
• scone: 1
• bread: 1
• liqueur: 1
• vodka: 1
• wine: 1
• curd: 1
• cake: 1
• cheese: 1

With their striking color and tart, fruity flavor, redcurrants lend versatility to sweet and savory recipes. Their short season makes enjoying them fresh each summer an annual seasonal treat. Preserve their vibrance and flavor by turning redcurrants into jams, sauces, syrups and more.