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 12 people, you will need:
- 1
1 kg 200 g Blackcurrant coulis - 2
1 kg 350 g caster sugar - 3
300 g glucose syrup - 4 150 g caster sugar
- 5
120 g jam gelling agent - 6
300 g granulated sugar (optional) - Total weight: 3,120 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 1 kg 200 g Blackcurrant coulis (without sugar) to a boil, skim the foam that forms on the surface.
Stage 2 - 1 min.
Add 300 g glucose syrup and 1 kg 350 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 150 g caster sugar and 120 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.
Source
Home made.
Nutritional information
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 8,712 Kcal or 36,475 Kj | 0 gr | 2,172 gr | 0 gr |
| 436 % | 0 % | 205 % | 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 12 people : 10.62 €
- 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: Warm apple feuillantines, Like Bounty, Tiramisu, Chocolate eclairs, Passion fruit jellies, ... All |
 | Blackcurrant coulis: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Blackcurrant, vanilla and lime verrine , Pannacotta and blackcurrant crumble, Blackcurrant sorbet for Edith, Lemon creams, 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: Jelly-style plum jam, Blackberry and almond fondant tart, Apple paste, Blackcurrant jelly, Apricot jam with vanilla, ... All |
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