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Looking for blackcurrant recipes? Want to make the most of these summer berries? Blackcurrants have a relatively short season from early July to mid-to late, so make sure you make the most of this versatile fruit with these vibrant recipes. Try our ideas below and then take a look at our summer cordial recipes and homemade ice cream recipes.
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Want expert advice for growing your own crop? Learn how to grow your own blackcurrants from our friends at Gardeners’ World.
When are blackcurrants in season?
Blackcurrants have a very short season: starting in late July and usually ending by the end of the month, with some later varieties extending into early August.
Why we love blackcurrants
Tart, zingy blackcurrants make a brief summer appearance and we love making the most of them whilst they’re available. The tart, sour flavour makes a brilliant pairing with sweet flavours and creamy dairy to mellow it out – we’ve swirled a vibrant blackcurrant compote into ice cream and made a jelly topped with custard. Use them where you may often use blackberries: add a handful to crumbles, swirl into cheesecakes, make a vibrant sorbet or preserve into jam to enjoy all year round.
Health benefits of blackcurrants
Blackcurrants are an excellent source of vitamin C: just one 80g serving (which makes 1 of your five a day) provides 200% of your daily vitamin C needs.
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Best blackcurrant recipes
Blackcurrant cordial
For a super simple and summery cordial, you can’t go wrong with blackcurrant. Serve over plenty of ice or use to make a fruity mojito cocktail.
If you enjoy making homemade cordial, try our sweet and summery strawberry cordial recipe next.
Blackcurrant jelly
Using blackcurrants for jelly means you can give them a basic prep without worrying about the fiddly stalks as you’ll only be using the juice. For a creamy finish, serve with a dollop of custard on top. See more jelly recipes.
Blackcurrant ice cream
A delicious weekend treat and good for garden gluts too, check out this no-churn homemade ice cream with blackcurrant sauce. We’ve got over 30 more ice cream recipes to try all summer long.
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Pigeon breasts with blackcurrant sauce
Try Valentine Warner’s pigeon breasts with a juicy blackcurrant sauce for an impressive dinner for two.
