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Discover the delightful taste of our red currant glaze, made with currants grown right here on our farm. This glaze adds a burst of flavor to your desserts and savory dishes. Find more ways to cook with currants in our Currant Recipes post series!
Red Currant Glaze Recipe
This simple Red Currant Glaze adds a burst of flavor to your favorite desserts and pastries. It’s easy to make and perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any dish.
Ingredients:
- Pork loin, lamb, venison, duck, turkey, or glazed roasted carrots
- 1 cup red currants (fresh or frozen)
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: fresh thyme
Instructions:
- In a small saucepan, combine red currants and water. Simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until the berries burst and break down.
- Use the back of a spoon or a potato masher to smash the softened currants directly in the pan. If you prefer a smoother glaze, you can also puree the mixture using an immersion blender or small food processor.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan. Add vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and any optional seasonings.
- Simmer over low heat for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Prepare your meat of choice (pork, duck, venison, or poultry) appropriately. Brush with a thin layer of the red currant glaze before roasting.
- During the final 10–15 minutes of cooking, baste with additional glaze to create a glossy, flavorful finish.
- Serve any remaining glaze warm on the side.
🍴 Tips
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 1 week
- Freezes well in ice cube trays for small batch use
- Glaze may also be used as a dipping sauce or sandwich spread
Craving More?
Delve deeper into the world of red currants! Discover a variety of delightful recipes featuring this vibrant berry. Don't forget, our U-pick is open for a hands-on currant harvesting experience!