Red Currant Jam
Servings: 48 servings
Calories: 32kcal
An easy to prepare Red Currant Jam recipe that will help you put all of those early summer red currants to good use all year long!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups red currants
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Toss all ingredients in a medium-sized, deep sauce pan and turn the heat to medium until the mixture begins to bubble. Then, reduce the heat to simmer and stir.
- Allow mixture to cook and the berries to naturally break down. Be sure to stir every 20 minutes or so, even more frequently when the jam begins to thicken.
- When the jam has reached the consistency you desire, carefully pour hot jam into clean and sterile mason jars.
- Being sure the rim of the jar is clean and jam-free, wipe the lid with a damp cloth, place on the seal and tighten the lid until a slight resistance is met.
- Carefully place the jar on a kitchen towel where the jar will not be disturbed for twelve hours.
- Once the jam begins to cool, the seal will create a popping sound, assuring you that the jar is sealed.
- Refrigerate for immediate use or store in a cool dry place for up to 12 months.
Notes
It is very important to use a clean and sterile jar if you plan to preserve this jam for future consumption.
One tablespoon equals one serving.
Recipe will yield about 3 cups of jam once it has cooked down and thickened.
Please note: Currants have a high water content and may take up to three hours of cooking time to reach desired thickness.
Nutrition
Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 6.3mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg