Red or black currant jam
A simple currant jam, made with red or black currants, macerated in sugar before being gently simmered twice for a firm, well-set result.
Blackberries produce a tart jam that pairs well with toast and desserts. This version only requires three ingredients.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time20 min
- Cook time20 min
- Resting3 hr
- Total3 hr 40 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodCooking in a jam-like consistency after maceration
- Estimated cost$30.92 $1.55 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
people
- $30.15
- $0.77
Prices in Belgium.
Directions
- Rinse and thoroughly wash the currants, then drain them in a colander, shaking occasionally. ≈ 2 min
- Pour the half of the fruit into a bowl, cover with sugar, then add the remaining fruit. ≈ 3 min
- Stir occasionally to distribute the sugar evenly, and let it rest for a few hours; if the room is warm, place the container in the refrigerator to prevent the fruit from fermenting.
- Add the water, then place the basin over medium heat. ≈ 3 min
- Melt the sugar and let it simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, without boiling vigorously.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- Reheat for 5 minutes: the jam is ready.
The bill
Red or black currant jam
- 1 kg of red or black currants, with stems removed$30.15
- 1 kilogram of sugar$0.77
Total$30.92
that's $1.55 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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