Ever wondered how to make a batch of Blackcurrant cordial? Well here it is in association with the fantastic Borders Berries Fruit Farm.
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Blackcurrant Cordial
Makes about 2 litres
I freeze it by the bag, it doesn't freeze completely solid so, it can be scooped out a little at a time to avoid defrosting too much. It would make a delicious jelly, ice-lollies & Kir Royale.
Ingredient’s
1kg blackcurrants
2 litres water
1kg sugar
Method
1. Wash the blackcurrants by covering them with water in a basin and draining off the flotsam and jetsam that floats to the surface. No need to remove stalks.
2. Put them in a pan with 2 litres of water. Put on medium heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Strain through a sieve and compost the pulp.
4. Add the sugar to the juice, stir and return to a gentle heat to fully dissolve.
5. Allow to cool then bag and freeze to use all year.
6. Once defrosted, store cordial in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
