Fruit paste : Blackcurrant


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
For 4 people, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Resting: 2 hours
Cooking: 25 min.
All in all: 2 hours 40 min.
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Stage 1 - 10 min.
Fruit paste : Blackcurrant
Bring 400 g blackcurrant coulis (without sugar) to a boil, skim the foam that forms on the surface.

Stage 2 - 1 min.
Fruit paste : Blackcurrant
Add 100 g glucose syrup and 450 g caster sugar at once.

Stage 3 - 5 min.
Fruit paste : Blackcurrant
Bring to a boil again while whisking gently.

You may need to skim again.

Stage 4 - 3 min.
Fruit paste : Blackcurrant
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.

Stage 5 - 7 min.
Fruit paste : Blackcurrant
Bring to a boil again, then keep at a low simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.

Stage 6 - 2 min.
Fruit paste : Blackcurrant
Turn off the heat, skimming one last time if necessary.

Stage 7 - 2 hours
Fruit paste : Blackcurrant
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.

Stage 8 - 3 min.
Fruit paste : Blackcurrant
Turn out onto a sheet of baking paper placed on a cutting board.

Stage 9 - 2 min.
Fruit paste : Blackcurrant
Cut out strips...

Stage 10 - 2 min.
Fruit paste : Blackcurrant
...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.

Stage 11 - 5 min.
Fruit paste : Blackcurrant
It is not essential, but more beautiful, you can coat your blackcurrant pastes by rolling them in crystal sugar.

Stage 12
Fruit paste : Blackcurrant
Store in a cool, dry, airtight place.
Remarks
You can use fresh or frozen blackcurrant coulis
Keeping: Several weeks, in a dry closed jar.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe4 RDI=2 %780 RDI=70 %03,120 RDI=160 %13,060 RDI: 160 %
Per 100 g070 RDI=7 %0300 RDI=20 %1,260 RDI: 20 %
Per person1 RDI=0 %190 RDI=20 %0780 RDI=40 %3,270 RDI: 40 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 3.55 €
  • Per person : 0.90 €

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