Red Currant Jam
Red currant jam is quick and easy to make at home. Leave the seeds in for a chunky jam, or sieve them out, your choice.
Servings: 8 servings (1 half pint jar)
Ingredients
- 1 pound red currants roughly one heaping pint
- 1/2 pound sugar roughly 1 cup, adjust to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the red currants by either stemming them by hand to retain their seeds, or running them through a food mill to remove their stems and seeds.
- Place the fruit in a saucepan with a tiny bit of water (or lemon juice if you prefer). Bring to a simmer.
- Add sugar to the pot and stir to dissolve. Feel free to add between 1/2 cup and 2 full cups of sugar based on your own tastes.
- Simmer the jam for about 5 minutes until it begins to set.
- Ladle into sterilized jars and store in the refrigerator, or process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes.
Notes
One pound of fruit yields roughly 1 half-pint jar of jam. This recipe can be made with 4 to 6 pounds of fruit per batch for larger quantities.
Nutrition
Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg