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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.
40 K 3.7/5 (6 reviews)
2 hours 40 min.
Easy
3.55 €
900 g
6 IngredientsLast modified on: November 6th 2022
For 900 g, 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
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Resting: 2 hours
Cooking: 25 min.
All in all: 2 hours 40 min.
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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.
Source: Home made.
How much will it cost?
- For 900 g : 3.55 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Caster sugar
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Blackcurrant coulis
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Jam gelling agent
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