Fruit paste : Blackcurrant
If you like the taste of blackcurrant, this recipe is for you, the very pronounced taste of blackcurrant and its small acidity, in a delicious treat.
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Last modified on: November 6th 2022
Keywords for this recipe:For 4 people, you will need:
- 1
400 g Blackcurrant coulis - 2
450 g caster sugar - 3
100 g glucose syrup - 4 50 g caster sugar
- 5
40 g jam gelling agent - 6
100 g granulated sugar (optional) - Total weight: 1,040 grams
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
| Preparation | Resting | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 min. | 2 hours | 22 min. | 2 hours 40 min. |
At what time:
- When will I finish if I start the recipe at ... ?
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Bring 400 g Blackcurrant coulis (without sugar) to a boil, skim the foam that forms on the surface.
Stage 2 - 1 min.
Add 100 g glucose syrup and 450 g caster sugar at once.
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Bring to a boil again while whisking gently.
You may need to skim again.
You may need to skim again.
Stage 4 - 3 min.
Mix in a bowl 50 g caster sugar and 40 g jam gelling agent, then add this mixture to the pan, whisking briskly.
Note: We make this sugar + gelling agent mixture to facilitate the incorporation of the gelling agent into the blackcurrant, and to avoid that it clumps.
Note: We make this sugar + gelling agent mixture to facilitate the incorporation of the gelling agent into the blackcurrant, and to avoid that it clumps.
Stage 5 - 7 min.
Bring to a boil again, then keep at a low simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Turn off the heat, skimming one last time if necessary.
Stage 7 - 2 hours
Pour into a 20 x 20 cm (8 x 8 inch) metal frame, lined with a sheet of cling film.
If you don't have this kind of frame, use a simple dish, like a casserole dish.
Let cool, then put in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
If you don't have this kind of frame, use a simple dish, like a casserole dish.
Let cool, then put in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
Stage 8 - 3 min.
Turn out onto a sheet of baking paper placed on a cutting board.
Stage 9 - 2 min.
Cut out strips...
Stage 10 - 2 min.
...then squares or small rectangles.
I have a preference for small rectangles of 1 cm by 2, but of course it is up to you.
I have a preference for small rectangles of 1 cm by 2, but of course it is up to you.
Stage 11 - 5 min.
It is not essential, but more beautiful, you can coat your blackcurrant pastes by rolling them in crystal sugar.
Stage 12
Store in a cool, dry, airtight place.
Remarks
You can use fresh or frozen blackcurrant coulis
Keeping
Several weeks, in a dry closed jar.
Nutritional information
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 2,904 Kcal or 12,158 Kj | 0 gr | 724 gr | 0 gr |
| 145 % | 0 % | 68 % | 0 % |
| Per 100 g | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 279 Kcal or 1,168 Kj | 0 gr | 70 gr | 0 gr |
| 14 % | 0 % | 7 % | 0 % |
| Per person | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 726 Kcal or 3,040 Kj | 0 gr | 181 gr | 0 gr |
| 36 % | 0 % | 17 % | 0 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 3.54 €
- Per person : 0.89 €
Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
Source
Home made.
This recipe uses (among others)
 | Caster sugar: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Naan, Rum babas, Flognarde, Rice pudding (riz au lait), Almond dacquoise, ... All |
 | Blackcurrant coulis: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Lemon creams, Pannacotta and blackcurrant crumble, Blackcurrant jelly, Blackcurrant, vanilla and lime verrine , Blackcurrant sorbet for Edith, ... All |
 | Jam gelling agent: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Jelly-style plum jam, Blackberry and almond fondant tart, Apricot jam with vanilla, Passion fruit jellies, Apple paste, ... All |
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