Black Currant Refrigerator Jam
- 12- 1/2 ounces, weight Black Currants
- 9 Tablespoons Agave Syrup Or Another Sweetener
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- Clean and remove stalks of black currants.
- Place currants in a large pot and add agave syrup.
- Use a potato masher to crush them a little.
- You definitely dont want a berry puree here, just partially mash to release some juice while keeping most of them intact.
- Mix well and let stand for about 1 hour.
- The mixture will become juicier during this time.
- Bring everything to a boil and let cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, mix corn starch with some water for form a paste.
- Slowly pour into boiling jam, whisking constantly.
- Bring to a boil again and cook for 1 more minute.
- Let cool, transfer into a clean jar and refrigerate.
- Note: Use more or less sweetener to taste and more or less cornstarch according to the desired consistency.
weight black, syrup, cornstarch
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/sugar-free/black-currant-refrigerator-jam/ (may not work)