Black Currant Cordial
Learn how to make black currant cordial, a refreshing summer drink similar to the popular Ribena.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Additional Time10 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Preserves/Canning Recipes
Cuisine: English
Servings: 1 bottle
Calories: 3192kcal
- 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
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The less you press, the clear the cordial, but also the smaller amount of juice you will get.
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