If you like jams and fancy finding a few fruity bits in them, there is no better way than producing your own. Even if you do not have a garden, but have just a tiny patio area, you can still grow your own blackcurrant bush in a big pot. Since my garden is not that big and all the vacant space is taken by fruit bushes and trees, I grow strawberries and peas in pots with excellent results.
Even if you are not fond of gardening, blackcurrants are so easy to grow that it is a shame not to have at least one bush.
Ways you can use blackcurrants:
-as a jam,
-to make fruit juice,
-to eat them on their own,
-as an addition to a dessert.
-as part of fruit salad.
Yesterday I picked up all blackcurrants that have turned black. Some are still left on the bush, so I intend to make some more jam when they are ready.
Once I collected fruit, I took out all leaves and stems that I accidently gathered. I placed blackcurrants on a sieve and gave them a rinse in cold water. I used a small pot to put blackcurrant in and I added two spoonfulls of caster sugar. To make a proper jam you should use 1kg of sugar to 1 kg of fruit. I also poured 1/4 of a cup of water, to stop fruit from burning. I simmered it for 30 minutes stirring from time to time. Today, I was able to serve a delicious, home made blackcurrant jam for breakfast.
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