Redcurrant Jelly is a traditional British recipe for a classic jelly (clear jam) of redcurrant liquid boiled with sugar until it reaches the setting point and stored in jars and which is typically served as an accompaniment to game meats. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Redcurrant Jelly.
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Redcurrant Jelly: A British recipe for a jelly (clear jam) of redcurrant liquid boiled with sugar until it reaches the setting point and stored in jars and which is typically served as an accompaniment to game meats.
Ingredients:
1.8kg redcurrants
600ml water
75g sugar per 100ml liquid
Method:
Wash and trim the redcurrants then place in a heavy-bottomed saucepan along with the water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, mashing the fruit against the side of the pan with a wooden spoon.
Pour into a jelly bag or a sieve lined with several layers of muslin and allow to drain into a bowl (do not be tempted to squeeze the bag as this will only make the jelly cloudy.
The following morning discard the fruit (I tend to freeze them to make pies later) then measure the volume of the liquid and add 75g sugar per 100ml of fluid.
Place the juice and the sugar in a saucepan, heat through then add the sugar, stirring until completely dissolved. Bring to a boil and cook rapidly for about 15 minutes. Test for setting by placing a plate in the fridge. Spoon a little of the jelly onto the plate, allow to cook then move it with your fingernail. If a crinkly skin forms then the jelly is ready. If not continue boiling for 5 minutes more and test again.
Skim the surface then ladle into sterilized jars that have been warmed in an oven set to 100°C for 10 minutes. Allow 1cm of head space then secure the lid, allow to cool and store.
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