On a hot summer day, cool yourself with a glass of cold water and some Red Currant Syrup. Adding sugar to the tartness of rhubarb and redcurrant yields a sweet syrup that may be used to flavor water.
Two unique summer fruits are celebrated in this Red Currant Syrup. Harvest time for rhubarb (which is really a vegetable) occurs in the late spring or early summer. Mid to late summer is prime time for redcurrants. Even if you don’t live in a region where the two coincide, you may always save some of each in the freezer for later use. You may take advantage of this fantastic pairing whenever you choose.
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Currant Varieties
The simple yet enticing-looking redcurrant fruit has white, pinkish, and black “cousins.”
- Black currants have a very distinct flavor; the initial flavor is more modest, but when chewing on it, you get something a little nutty and difficult to explain the taste. Another flavor like this cannot be found in the plant kingdom.
- White currants are more translucent and sweeter in nature; I adore them fresh off the tree!
- Pink currants are a mix of red and white currants; they are bitter but delicious.
- Red currants are acidic and sour in comparison to the other varieties.
When Do Red Currants Get Into Season?
In central Europe, redcurrants are often harvested in July from short, thorny plants. Fiber, which may be found in abundance in sour red currants, helps keep your digestive system working smoothly.
Red Currants Health Benefits
Red currants are packed with vitamins, including Vitamin C, which is beneficial to your immune system, and eating them raw can help your health in many other ways.
Vitamin C’s well-known ability to promote cellular renewal suggests it may also reduce cancer risk.
- Clean the rhubarb and cut it into 1-2 cm pieces. In a stainless steel or enameled saucepan, combine the chopped rhubarb, redcurrants, and sugar. Toss everything together and set aside for 30 minutes.
- Bring the water and lemon juice to a boil. When it begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and strain it through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container or jar. Remove cooked fruit pieces.
Red Currant Syrup Serving Ideas
A few spoonfuls of syrup in a glass of fizzy water is one suggestion for finishing it off. Shore, the German word for carbonated fruit juice or syrup, has gained popularity in the region.
- Use the syrup to drizzle over handmade ice cream.
- A simple syrup diluted with water is also a tasty and pleasant beverage.
How To Store Red Currant Syrup?
Red currant syrup can be kept in the fridge for up to four weeks if stored in clean glass bottles or jars. You must disinfect the jars before storing the syrup at room temperature. After sterilization, it has a shelf life of up to a year, provided it is kept out of direct sunlight and at a cool temperature.
You can also store Red Currant Syrup in the freezer if you don’t want to deal with the hassle of sterilizing jars (hey, I get it, it’s summer and hot outside). For optimal freezing results, use a plastic container and don’t pack it to the brim; instead, allow some headroom. Separate it into individual servings and thaw as needed.
- Because of the strong acidity of the components in this recipe, non-reactive cookware such as stainless steel or enameled pans is advised.
- The nutritional information is provided solely as a guideline. Please keep in mind that the calorie count refers to the syrup alone and does not include any extra calories contributed by the beverage to which this syrup is added if it is not plain water.
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Red Currant Syrup Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
- Calories 70
- Total Fat 0g
- Saturated Fat 0g
- Total Carbohydrate 17g
- Sugars 16g
- Protein 0g
- Vitamin A 0%
- Vitamin C 8%
- Calcium 0%
- Iron 0%
Nutrition Facts Source: Source
Servings 20 portions
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 70
- % Daily Value *
- Total Carbohydrate 17g6%
- Sugars 16g
- Vitamin C 8 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
