Red Currant Sauce
Bright, tangy, and irresistibly versatile, this Red Currant Sauce is a must-have recipe for elevating both sweet and savory dishes. Made with just five simple ingredients, including fresh red currants, granulated sugar, and a touch of lemon juice, this quick and easy sauce comes together in under 20 minutes. Its vibrant color and tart-sweet flavor make it the perfect pairing for roasted meats, pancakes, or even a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. For an extra touch of elegance, a teaspoon of unsalted butter can be added for a glossy finish. Whether served warm or chilled, this jewel-toned sauce will add a burst of seasonal freshness to any meal. Plus, it’s as simple to store as it is to prepare—refrigerate any leftovers for up to a week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams red currants
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 75 ml water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter (optional for shine)
Instructions
Rinse the red currants thoroughly under cold water and remove them from their stems using a fork or your hands.
In a medium saucepan, combine the red currants, granulated sugar, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir well to dissolve the sugar.
Once the mixture starts to boil, lower the heat to a simmer and allow it to cook for 10-12 minutes. Occasionally mash the currants using the back of a spoon to release their juices.
Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing down with a spoon to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
Stir in the lemon juice to balance the sweetness and add freshness.
If desired, stir in a teaspoon of unsalted butter to give the sauce a glossy finish.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before transferring it to a serving dish or sterilized jar.
Serve warm or chilled with roasted meats, pancakes, ice cream, or desserts. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
555 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.3 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.5 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 118.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 771 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
