Best blackcurrant recipes
Put these summery berries in the limelight in our sweet and savoury recipes, from a summery cordial to jelly with custard and pigeon breasts with blackcurrant sauce
Looking for blackcurrant recipes? Want to make the most of these summer berries? Blackcurrants have a relatively short season from early July to mid-to late, so make sure you make the most of this versatile fruit with these vibrant recipes. Try our ideas below and then take a look at our summer cordial recipes and home made ice cream recipes.
Best blackcurrant recipes
Blackcurrant cordial
For a super simple and summery cordial, you can’t go wrong with blackcurrant. Serve over plenty of ice or use to make a fruity mojito cocktail.
Blackcurrant jelly
Using blackcurrants for jelly means you can give them a basic prep without worrying about the fiddly stalks as you’ll only be using the juice. For a creamy finish, serve with a dollop of custard on top.
Blackcurrant ice cream
A delicious weekend treat and good for garden gluts too, check out this no-churn homemade ice cream with blackcurrant sauce.
Pigeon breasts with blackcurrant sauce
Try Valentine Warner's pigeon breasts with a juicy blackcurrant sauce for an impressive dinner for two.
