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In Season: Currants - Tip of the Day

by Adeena Sussman, Posted Jul 21st 2010 @ 9:00AM

Have you seen shiny red and black currants at the greenmarket but don't know what to do with them?

Photo: danalipar, Flickr


Though they look mouthwateringly juicy, currants are actually quite tart. Technically, they can be eaten out of hand, but they're best used in jellies, jams, pies and tarts. Put currants in a saucepan and add some water, sugar and a bit of kirsch liqueur, and boil down to a syrup which, when chilled, can be used over ice cream or yogurt, or stirred into a batter for summer muffins or buckle cake.

Filed Under: Tip of the Day
Tags: BlackCurrants, currant jelly, currants, red currants

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