Wash in cold water and remove stems. Dry Pack – Pack currants into containers, leaving headspace. Currants can also be frozen first on a tray and then packed into containers as soon as they are frozen. Seal containers and freeze.
Can I freeze dried currants?
Can you freeze dried currants? Yes, freeze dried currants in airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags.
Do currants freeze well?
FREEZE THEM: Both RED and BLACK CURRANTS freeze well; just remove most of the stems and fill into freezer bags. If you haven’t washed the berries, they won’t stick together, and then you can just pour out as much as you want at a time.
What can I do with a lot of currants?
Make a lightly sweetened and spiced sauce to put on meat, or serve with a cheese plate. Put whole black currants in a green salad, especially nice with a goat cheese. Black currants can be a good jelly, but make an even better jam.
How long can you freeze currants?
Yes, you can freeze blackcurrants for up to 6 months. Spread blackcurrants out onto a baking tray, freeze for a few hours before bagging them up and storing them in the freezer for the longer term.
How do you preserve currants?
Dry Pack – Pack currants into containers, leaving headspace. Currants can also be frozen first on a tray and then packed into containers as soon as they are frozen. Seal containers and freeze. Syrup Pack – Pack currants into containers and cover with cold 50 percent syrup, leaving headspace.
How do you use frozen currants?
You can use frozen currants just like fresh ones in your cooking. They are perfect in your favourite baking recipes or for making jams and jellies.
Can I freeze freshly picked blackcurrants?
Line a baking tray with baking parchment and arrange the berries on top in a single layer. Freeze until the berries are solid. Tip the frozen berries into a freezer bag and expel any excess air. Close and label with the date and weight, then return to the freezer.
Should you top and tail blackcurrants before freezing?
Preparing Fresh Blackcurrants and Redcurrants For The Freezer. To prepare your black and redcurrants for the freezer give them a wash to remove any bugs or dirt that may be on them. There’s no need to top and tail them – that’s down to personal preference.
How long do currants last in refrigerator?
Storage. Red currants can be kept refrigerated for up to 6 days and for 1 to 2 days at room temperature. Prevent bruising by spreading them out and only removing the peduncles after washing them. If you want to freeze red berries, spread them on a platter in the freezer.
Which is healthier currants or raisins?
Currants and raisins are very similar in nutritional value. They closely match in carbohydrate count, protein, fiber, sugar, potassium and vitamins C and K. A one-ounce serving of raisins has 95 calories compared to the 79 calories in the same size serving of currants. Both of these dried fruits contain no fat.
What can I do with a glut of red currants?
Redcurrants, with their high pectin content, make beautiful jellies full of vigour that are perfect on toast or stirred into gravies and sauces to be served with lamb and game. Fresh redcurrants are essential in summer pudding, but also marry beautifully with strawberries for a cool, elegant, healthy dessert.
Are currants good for you?
Currants are high in vitamin C, which supports healthy immune function. They also contain iron, which helps prevent anemia; calcium, which supports strong and healthy bones; and phosphorus, which aids in muscle contraction.
Are Frozen red currants good for you?
Red currants are a very health berry containing extremely high amounts of vitamin C, which helps aid your immune system and over all health. Frozen red currants also make an excellent garnish on salads or when cooked in delicious desserts.
Do white currants freeze well?
Harvest fruit when the fruits just begin to soften, and chill immediately. White currants freeze very well.
How do you freeze red currants UK?
Rinse in cold water and dry completely. Line a baking tray with baking parchment and arrange the sprays on top in a single layer, then freeze until the berries are frozen solid. Once solid, tip the frozen berries into a freezer bag and expel any excess air before returning to the freezer.
Can I use frozen blackcurrants for jam?
Frozen blackcurrants are perfect for jam. Just put them in the pan with the water the same as fresh blackcurrants. What is this? Blackcurrants freeze really well.
Do you have to top and tail blackcurrants?
If you have grown your blackcurrants yourself you will need to remove the tails (stalks) and wash your currants. Some people also prefer to remove the tops as well. It does take ages (and I mean ages) so you may prefer not to do this. Make sure you have removed all debris, bugs or leaves from the currants.
When should I pick red currants?
Redcurrants are ready to pick from early summer onwards, when richly coloured, firm and juicy. Cut whole trusses (or strigs) and use immediately, or store in the fridge for a few days. Alternatively, place trusses in bags and freeze for later use.
How do you thaw frozen fruit without it being mushy?
Frozen fruit in the package can be thawed in the refrigerator, under running water, or in a microwave oven if thawed immediately before use. Turn the package several times for more even thawing. Allow 6 to 8 hours in the refrigerator for thawing a 1 pound package of fruit packed in syrup.
Should you wash fruit before freezing?
Wash and dry the fruit: Rinse the fruit under cool running water, using a bit of soap or fruit wash if you prefer. Lay the fruit on a single layer on a clean dish towel and allow to dry. The fruit needs to be completely dry before freezing or the fruit will quickly develop freezer burn.