How to make Redcurrant Jelly | Rosie Makes Jam Recipes

Redcurrant Jelly

With it's beautiful garnet colour, Redcurrant Jellyis the tradional partner for roast lamb, but makes a great glaze for fruit tartlets as well

Ingredients

Redcurrants
4lb
1.8 kg
Sugar, White granulated
4lb
1.8 kg

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Redcurrants
Sugar, White granulated

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Method

  1. Rinse fruit if necessary, drain well, there is no need to take them off of the strings.
  2. Cook currants over a low heat until juices are running
  3. Spoon the contents into a jelly bag and hang up over jug to drip overnight.
  4. Next day, measure the juice in the jug and add and equal weight of sugar i.e.600ml / 1pint juice to 450g / 1lb sugar.
  5. Stir to dissolve the sugar and heat to a rolling boil, test for a set after approx 10 mins. by dropping a teaspoon of the jam onto a very cold saucer.
  6. Pot into warm, sterilised jars and seal immediately
  7. Delicious with roast lamb or use, warmed, to g;laze a fresh fruit flan

How long will it take to make?

Preparation time:
20 mins
Cooking time:
30 mins
Total time:
50 mins
Soaking overnight
not included in total time

How much?

Will make approx. 3.5kgs/8 lbs 14-16 225g/8oz jars

Look after it

Store in a cool dark place

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Useful links

The sweet little 106ml 4oz Orcio  is perfect for Redcurrant Jelly A robust Jelly Bag Stand  is a good investment.

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