Black Currant Sauce (Printable)

A glossy, vibrant sauce bursting with tangy-sweet black currant flavor, ideal for drizzling over your favorite desserts.

# What you'll need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen black currants

→ Sweetener

02 - 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar

→ Liquid

03 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) water

→ Thickener

04 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch, optional for enhanced gloss and thickness
05 - 1 tablespoon cold water for cornstarch slurry

→ Flavor

06 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, optional
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

# Method:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine the black currants, granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup water
02 - Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until the currants have burst and the mixture thickens slightly
03 - For a thicker, glossier sauce, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water to create a slurry. Stir into the sauce and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and lightly thickened
04 - Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and vanilla extract if using
05 - Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve to remove skins and seeds for a silky finish, or leave unstrained for a rustic texture
06 - Cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken further as it cools. Serve over cheesecake, panna cotta, or ice cream

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Vibrant and Glossy: Adds a professional look to any dessert.
  • Quick to Make: Only requires 10 minutes of cooking time.
  • Diet-Friendly: Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian.
  • Intense Flavor: A perfect balance of tart currants and sweet sugar.
02 -
  • For a chunkier, more rustic sauce, simply skip the straining step after cooking.
  • If using cornstarch, double-check that it is gluten-free if necessary for dietary requirements.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla at the very end to keep their flavors bright and fresh.
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