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.
30 K 3.7/5 (6 reviews)
2 hours 40 min.
Easy
4 people
6 IngredientsLast modified on: November 6th 2022
For 4 people, you will need:
- 1
1 ¾ cup blackcurrant coulis - 2
2 cups caster sugar - 3
½ cup glucose syrup - 4 ¼ cup caster sugar
- 5
3 tablespoons jam gelling agent - 6
½ cup granulated sugar (optional)
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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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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Bring 1 ¾ cup blackcurrant coulis (without sugar) to a boil, skim the foam that forms on the surface.
Stage 2 - 1 min.
Add ½ cup glucose syrup and 2 cups 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 ¼ cup caster sugar and 3 tablespoons 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
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 4 RDI=2 % | 780 RDI=70 % | 0 | 3,120 RDI=160 % | 13,060 RDI: 160 % |
| Per 100 g | 0 | 70 RDI=7 % | 0 | 300 RDI=20 % | 1,260 RDI: 20 % |
| Per person | 1 RDI=0 % | 190 RDI=20 % | 0 | 780 RDI=40 % | 3,270 RDI: 40 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 3.55 €
- Per person : 0.90 €
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Caster sugar
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