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two glasses of diluted black currant syrup served with ice and a bottle behind.
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Black Currant Cordial

Learn how to make black currant cordial, a refreshing summer drink similar to the popular Ribena.


Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Preserves/Canning Recipes
Cuisine: English
Servings: 1 bottle
Calories: 3192kcal
Author: Adina

Ingredients

  • 2 kg black currants 4.5 lbs, Note 1,2
  • water to barely cover the black currants
  • 500 g sugar for each liter of juice 2 ½ cups
  • 2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice for each liter of juice

Instructions

  • Prepare: Rinse the black currants in a sieve under cold running water. Remove the stems. Place in a pot. Mash lightly with a potato masher.
  • Cook: Add just enough water to cover the berries barely; they should not swim. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Simmer on medium heat until they start to soften, about 5 minutes. Leave to stand for 10 minutes. Mash again with the potato masher.
  • Strain through a sieve lined with a clean muslin cloth, pressing gently to release the juices (Note 3).
  • Measure the juice and pour it into the clean pan. Add 500 g/1.1 lb/ 2 ½ cups granulated sugar and 2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice for each liter juice.
  • Bring to a boil again, constantly stirring to help dissolve the sugar. Turn off the heat as soon as the cordial comes to a boil.
  • Pour into sterilized bottles using a funnel. Close the bottles and let the syrup cool undisturbed on the counter on a folded kitchen towel.

Notes

  1. The recipe allows you to use as many berries as you have. You will not have to measure the water; use enough to cover the berries barely; they should not swim.
  2. After straining the liquid, measure it in a measuring jug and add sugar accordingly: 500 g/ 1.1 lb/ 2 ½ cups sugar for each liter juice. Next, add about 2-3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice per liter of black currant juice.
  3. The less you press, the clear the cordial, but also the smaller amount of juice you will get.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bottle | Calories: 3192kcal | Carbohydrates: 808g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 6481mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 500g | Vitamin A: 4602IU | Vitamin C: 3632mg | Calcium: 1107mg | Iron: 31mg