Ingredients
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- 4.4 Pounds Red Currants, fresh and cleaned (without leaves)
- 10 Cups Water
- ¼ Cup Citric Acid
- 10 Cups Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Sorbic Acid
Instructions
- Clean red currants, removing leaves and rinsing well.
- Place berries in a food-grade bucket and add water and citric acid; mix well and cover.
- Infuse mixture for two days, stirring once or twice daily.
- Add sugar and sorbic acid, stir well, and let sit for 5 hours.
- Strain mixture into clean bottles and label.
Notes
Use clean, food-safe containers to avoid contamination.
Regular stirring during infusion enhances flavor.
Store syrup in a cool, dry place and refrigerate after opening.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 days infusion
- Category: Condiments
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 0
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0