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Easy Blackcurrant Compote

A tart and fruity blackcurrant compote recipe made with fresh or frozen blackcurrants and flavoured with lemon.
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 66kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scales
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 500 g Blackcurrants fresh or frozen, stems removed
  • 85 g Caster Sugar
  • ½ Lemon juice only
  • 1 tablespoon Water

Instructions

  • Place the blackcurrants, caster sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
    500 g Blackcurrants, 85 g Caster Sugar, ½ Lemon, 1 tablespoon Water
  •  Immediately turn down the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the blackcurrants have broken down
  • Allow to cool, before spooning into jars and refrigerating. Remember the compote will set more on cooling, so don't worry if it seems a bit runny when you first take it off the hob.

Notes

Expert Tips:
  • If you're using freshly picked blackcurrants, first remove the stems, then place them in a colander and wash them under cold running water to get rid of dirt and insects. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  • There is no need to defrost frozen blackcurrants before beginning the recipe. You will need to add a couple of extra minutes to the cooking time.
  • For a chunkier compote, remove the blackcurrants with a slotted spoon halfway through cooking and allow the liquid to reduce by half. Take off the heat, add the currants back in and allow to cool.
  • To thicken the compote (remembering it will continue to thicken up on cooling), spoon 1 tablespoon of the blackcurrant juice into a small bowl and whisk with 1 tablespoon of cornflour. Whisk this 
  • Whisk this back into the compote, simmer for 2 minutes, and watch it thicken!
  • If storing the compote in glass jars, make sure they have been sterilised first.
 
Storage:
Store: The compote will keep in the fridge in a sealed jar or airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Reheat: The berry compote can be eaten cold, but if you prefer it warm, just place it in a pan on the hob and gently warm it up for a few minutes, stirring often. You could also use the microwave.
Freeze: The compote can be frozen for up to 3 months.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Easy Blackcurrant Compote
Amount per Serving
Calories
66
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.02
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.03
g
Sodium
 
1
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
169
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
6
%
Fiber
 
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
116
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
93
mg
113
%
Calcium
 
29
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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