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 2 people, you will need:
- 1
1 cup Blackcurrant coulis - 2
1 cup caster sugar - 3
¼ cup glucose syrup - 4 0 kg 2 g caster sugar
- 5
1 ½ tablespoon jam gelling agent - 6
¼ cup granulated sugar (optional)
How long will 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 ... ?
When should I start for the recipe to be ready at ... ? - Work this out...
Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Bring 1 cup Blackcurrant coulis (without sugar) to a boil, skim the foam that forms on the surface.
Stage 2 - 1 min.
Add ¼ cup glucose syrup and 1 cup 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 0 kg 2 g caster sugar and 1 ½ tablespoon 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.
Source
Home made.
Nutritional information
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 1,560 Kcal or 6,531 Kj | 2 gr | 388 gr | 0 gr |
| 78 % | 1 % | 37 % | 0 % |
| Per 100 g | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 300 Kcal or 1,256 Kj | < 1 gr | 75 gr | 0 gr |
| 15 % | <1 % | 7 % | 0 % |
| Per person | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 780 Kcal or 3,266 Kj | 1 gr | 194 gr | 0 gr |
| 39 % | <1 % | 18 % | 0 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 2 people : 1.77 €
- 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.
This recipe uses (among others)
 | Caster sugar: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Pears and caramelised walnut samosas , Little apple and verbena tarts, Chocolate cream, Panettone, Brioche galette, ... All |
 | Blackcurrant coulis: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Blackcurrant, vanilla and lime verrine , Blackcurrant jelly, Lemon creams, Blackcurrant sorbet for Edith, Crunchy blackcurrant and mascarpone cream verrine, ... All |
 | Jam gelling agent: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Apricot jam with vanilla, Blackberry and almond fondant tart, Apricot jelly, Blackcurrant jelly, Quince jelly, ... All |
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