Black Currants Mashed with Sugar (No Cooking)

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   To make delicious black currant jam for winter, gather the ingredients.

2. Step 2:

   

   Rinse two kilograms of ripe black currants in cold water, put them in a colander, and once all the water has drained, transfer the berries to a deep bowl.

3. Step 3:

   

   Put about one kilogram of the currants through a meat grinder with a coarse plate into a suitable enamel basin.

4. Step 4:

   

   Pour the sugar into the basin of ground berries in batches.

5. Step 5:

   

   Mix the currants and sugar together well with a wooden spoon.

6. Step 6:

   

   Put the remaining currants through the meat grinder into the basin and pour in the next batch of sugar.

7. Step 7:

   

   Mix the sugar and berries together well.

8. Step 8:

   

   Pour the rest of the sugar into the basin of mashed currants.

9. Step 9:

   

   Mix the ground currants well with the sugar and keep stirring periodically for one to two hours until the sugar fully dissolves.

10. Step 10:

    

    Prepare clean, dry, sterilized jars for the finished jam.

11. Step 11:

    

    Transfer the finished jam from the basin to the jars with a funnel and seal them tightly with clean, sterile lids.

12. Step 12:

    

    Store the jars of black currant jam in a dry, dark place — room temperature is fine, but away from heat sources.

13. Step 13:

    

    Let's cook together — simply, at home — making the tastiest dishes from everyday ingredients with our recipes! Enjoy, everyone, and a cozy tea time!