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BLACKCURRANT CORDIAL
Blackcurrant Cordial is a concentrated syrup with a delicious blackcurrant flavour that’s better than store bought blackcurrant drinks. It’s easy to make and even easier to drink.
Equipment
- large pan
- weighing scales
- measuring jug
- jelly bag or muslin
- colander or sieve
- large jug or bowl
- funnel optional
- Glass bottles with lids 2-3
Ingredients
- 1 kg blackcurrants
- 700 g granulated sugar
- 700 ml water
- 140 ml lemon juice
Instructions
- Clean 1 kg (2¼ lb) blackcurrants, removing stems and any leaves.
- Put the blackcurrants, 700 g (3½ cups) granulated sugar and 700 ml (3 cups) water in a large saucepan and heat gently until the sugar has melted.
- Bring to a simmer then add 140 ml (½ cup) lemon juice.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes until the blackcurrants have burst and started to soften. Turn off the heat and let the pan cool for about 5 minutes.
- Put a piece of muslin or a jelly bag over a colander or sieve and place this over a large jug or bowl.
- Ladle the blackcurrant mixture into the lined colander and leave until all the juice has run through.
- Using a funnel, or a jug, pour the Blackcurrant Cordial into the sterilised bottles. Seal the bottles and leave to cool, then store in the refrigerator for up to a month.
- Serve diluted 1 part cordial to 4 parts water, use in cocktails, mocktails or drizzle over ice cream.
Notes
Makes approximately 1100 ml (1 1/2 pints)
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 106IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg