Live well all year round with Blackcurrants

With cold and flu season on the horizon, there is no better time of year to ensure you’re getting your daily dose of brilliant blackcurrants –  small, mighty and bursting with goodness. Packed with health benefits, immune-boosting properties, antioxidants and essential vitamins, the blackcurrant is one of the most nutrient-rich fruits out there. Oranges have long been thought to be the richest source of Vitamin C. However, blackcurrants actually contain up to four times more Vitamin C than oranges, whilst they deliver approximately twice as many antioxidants as blueberries, which are typically considered one of the best natural sources.

Although fresh berries are only available during the summer months, blackcurrants can still be a part of your day-to-day diet if you make the switch to frozen berries. Visit British Frozen Fruits to purchase frozen blackcurrants from one of our growers, Anthony Snell. Keep your freezer well-stocked and you can either defrost them overnight to swirl into your porridge the next morning or add them frozen to your smoothie for an icy blackcurrant zing! 

Whether you drink blackcurrants in Ribena, bake fresh berries into a delicious cheesecake dessert or spread them over your morning toast as jam, everyone has a favourite way to enjoy them. Another of our growers, Andrew Husband, has shared his favourite blackcurrant mousse recipe with us below, courtesy of his wife, Julie. 

 

Blackcurrant Mouse – A Recipe from Julie Husband

Ingredients 

½ lb blackcurrants

¼ pint water

1 blackcurrant jelly

4 eggs

6 oz caster sugar

 

To decorate 

½ pint whipping cream

A few blackcurrants 

 

Method 

String and wash fruit. Put into a pan with water and sugar and cook gently to a soft pulp. Cut jelly into squares and stir into the fruit until melted. Sieve the mixture and leave puree to cool.

Meanwhile, separate egg yolks from whites. Beat yolks with sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the puree.

Whisk whites stiffly and fold into mixture.

Turn into a glass bowl and leave to set.

Whisk the cream until light and fluffy and spread over half the surface of the pudding.

 Fill forcing bag with star pipe attached and make criss-cross lines over top. Decorate crosses with a few blackcurrants.  

Enjoy!

 

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Every day’s a great day to enjoy blackcurrants, but we know the kind of dishes that will really hit the spot are those that tie into the seasons. From energy kicks to sweet treats, we’ve rounded up 12 of our blackcurrant recipes to take you through 2023, from January to December.

 

JANUARY

Start the new year with a zesty-zing thanks to this fusion of fiery ginger and tangy blackcurrants. Packed with goodness to get January off to a brilliant start, these Berry Ginger Morning Shots shots are enriched with antioxidants, Vitamin C and stress-reducing compounds for a wake-up that's good for the soul!

 

FEBRUARY

When your energy dips on a cold winter's day, reach for a Berry Energy Ball. They're easy to eat, store, and make and packed full of delicious berry-based slow-release energy.

 

MARCH

Spring is in sight, and this called for a delicious recipe to celebrate! Start the weekend with a real treat - our Blackcurrant Doughnuts recipe! They ooze blackcurrant jam and are impossible to eat without licking your lips!

 

APRIL

Our Goat's Cheese and Blackcurrant Tarts are the perfect combinations of sweet and savoury, and with only an hour's prep time, you're onto a winner! A great addition to a spring afternoon tea, simply pair with your favourite sandwiches and sweet treat, before washing down with some British sparkling wine.

 

MAY

Picnic season is upon us - and come rain or shine, delicious food is the key to picnic perfection. If you're looking for a simple, seasonal, sophisticated treat to impress your friends, you need to try our delicious Palma Ham and Blackcurrant Palmiers… They're simply scrumptious and almost effortless to make.

 

JUNE

What better way to elevate your next picnic than with a hearty Blackcurrant Picnic Terrine? It's perfect as-is, sliced for a sandwich, or spread on a crunchy cracker! Enjoy with hunks of crusty bread and top with lashings of our Blackcurrant Picnic Compote for the ultimate wholesome summer snack enjoyed in the countryside! 

 

JULY

Move over Queen of Puddings - our Mega Berry Summer Tart recipe is here! And oh, it certainly is a dessert fit for royalty, even if we do say so ourselves. Fruity with a nutty crunch, this sweet treat is perfect for making ahead and can be made even more divine by drizzling it with white chocolate!

 

AUGUST 

Our Blackcurrant and Praline Parfait is perfect for serving up not just for the bank holiday weekend but on any special occasion. Sweet and fruity with a nutty crunch, this is undoubtedly a "more please" pud! 

 

SEPTEMBER

Hello, fig season! As autumn creeps in, there's no better time to brighten up your midweek mornings with our delicious Blackcurrant, Fig and Ricotta Toast. Crunchy, sweet and creamy - this is one recipe you won't want to share!

 

OCTOBER

Whether brunch, lunch or an afternoon snack - no matter when you choose to enjoy this Blackcurrant and Goat's Cheese Spread, it will be sure to tick all the boxes and bring a wonderful pop of colour to any autumnal day. Slather over chewy sourdough and top with crunchy hazelnuts for the full works! 

 

NOVEMBER 

Hunker down with a winter-warming dish that will fill tummies and delight tastebuds! The tartness of the blackcurrants pairs so well with the rich flavour of the duck. Try our Blackcurrant and Duck Breast recipe this November.

DECEMBER

Light and airy meringue paired with lashings of double cream and tangy blackcurrant curd - Christmas must have come early with our Blackcurrant and Clementine Roulade. A real show-stopper and crowd-pleaser that you'll want to make each year!

 

 

 

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