Blackcurrant jam is a fruit spread made from blackcurrants, sugar, and sometimes a little water. It is known for its rich, tangy, and deep fruity flavor and its dark color. The high natural pectin content in blackcurrants allows it to set well, often without added pectin or lemon juice.
Ingredients: Primarily blackcurrants (fresh or frozen) and sugar. Water is often included to help the cooking process.
Preparation: The fruit is cooked with sugar and water until it breaks down and thickens into a jam. Some recipes might require additional ingredients like lemon juice or pectin, depending on the desired consistency.
Flavor and appearance: It has an intense, tart flavor and a deep, glossy, dark purple-black color.
Uses: It is commonly spread on toast, scones, or porridge, and can also be used as a filling for cakes and pastries.
Texture: It is a jam, so it contains crushed fruit and seeds, giving it a slightly seedy texture. To make a smoother jam, the cooked fruit can be sieved before the sugar is added, or a blackcurrant jelly can be made instead.
Type
Fruit
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