How Do I Store Black Currants?

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.

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How long do blackcurrants last in the fridge?

Always harvest blackcurrants on dry days to avoid fungi developing quickly which will spoil the fruits. Store in the fridge and remove any damaged fruits (eat them straight away!). The fruits should keep in the fridge for around four days.

How do you store dried black currants?

Store dried currants in a sealed container, and put them in the refrigerator or freezer to ensure that any remaining moisture won’t cause mold growth.

Can you freeze fresh black currants?

Yes, both red and black currants freeze very well. Just follow the simple steps below to prepare and freeze your currants to use in baking recipes or to make jelly from later.

How long will blackcurrants keep?

Storing blackcurrants
You can store unwashed bunches of currants in the fridge for up to five days If you have more fruit than you can use immediately, the berries freeze well and can be preserved in jams, sauces and cordials.

Should currants be refrigerated?

Properly stored, dried currants will last for about 6 to 12 months at normal room temperature. Should you refrigerate dried currants? In hot, humid environments, dried currants should be stored in the refrigerator.

How do you know when a black currant is ripe?

Fully ripe currants possess the characteristic color of the variety (red, white, or black), are slightly soft and juicy. For jellies and jams, harvest currants before the berries are fully ripe. Fruit harvested for jellies and jams should be well colored, but still firm.

How long can you keep blackcurrants in the freezer?

Blackcurrants can be frozen 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.

Can currents be frozen?

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.

How do you eat black currants?

How to Eat Black Currants

1. Cooking with sugar and other fruits to make a jam.
2. Baking them into muffins, quick breads, or fruit pies.
3. Making fresh black currant juice.
4. Making a refreshing black currant sorbet or ice cream.
5. Mixing them with vodka for a fruity twist.
6. Creating a sauce for grouse or duck.

Do you top and tail blackcurrants?

Tip the berries onto a tray and remove any stems or unripe or damaged berries and leaves. Weigh the berries and note the weight. Rinse in cold water and dry completely. Line a baking tray with baking parchment and arrange the berries on top in a single layer.

What to do with blackcurrants after picking?

Blackcurrants freeze really well, so if you manage to get hold of more than you need, you can just pop them into the freezer. Place in a sealed bag or container and freeze for up to six months. Unlike many berries, they also store well in the fridge and should be good to go for five or six days after picking.

How do you store currant berries?

How to store: Currants can be refrigerated for up to three days, or frozen for several months. To freeze them, arrange unstemmed currants in a single layer and freeze for about 3 hours. Once they’re frozen, remove them from the stems and put them in freezer bags.

What can I do with currents?

How to Use Currants. Fresh currants can be used like blueberries, and somewhat like blackberries or raspberries, in tarts and pies, and other desserts, such as sorbets and puddings. Use them fresh in fruit salads, particularly berry mixes, or to garnish desserts with their pretty color.

How long can I keep red currants in the freezer?

If you are using a Freezer bag method, you can expect your currants to last from 3-6 months based on how much air you removed, the quality of the bag and where in your freezer you store it. Now you can use your currants just like fresh currants!

What time of year do you pick blackcurrants?

Blackcurrant fruits are ready for picking in the mid to late summer (July and August) and are at their best about seven days after they have turned blue-black. They can be gathered individually or, if you want them to stay fresh for a little longer, you can harvest them as whole trusses.

Do black currants ripen after picking?

Harvesting. The berries on a currant bush ripen over a 2-week period. However, once a berry ripens it can usually be left on the bush a week or more without dropping or becoming over-mature.

How long do blackcurrants take to ripen?

Blackcurrants tend to ripen in July, some of the latest varieties will fruit into August and a few very early varieties may be ripe by late June. So it is possible to have a 6 week picking season for Blackcurrants if you are canny with your choice of variety.

Do I need to wash blackcurrants before freezing?

Rinse them under cool water to remove any insects or debris. Spread them on a dish towel to dry off for a few minutes. If you won’t get around to de-stemming the fruits for more than a few hours, simply put the whole clusters of currants into freezer bags or containers.

Are frozen blackcurrants good for you?

Our frozen blackcurrants contain 3.6g of fibre per 100g serving*. This is around 12% of your recommended daily fibre intake. They also contain 200mg of vitamin C per 100g serving* – making them a top choice for getting this important nutrient into your daily diet.

How do you clean black currants?

For best success when you are trying to de-stem currants, I recommend: Rinse and dry your currants before you de-stem them. Using this method occasionally breaks apart the currants, so rinsing them afterwards may wash away or water down some of the fruits.