Wednesday’s In the Know: Currants

Those gorgeous little pearls lining our farmers market stands during the prime of summer. Thanks to Food.com, below is a quick overview of not only what to expect, but also how to store, what they pair well with and substitutions when it comes to cooking and baking.

Overview:

There are two distinct types of currants:

1. Dried zante grape; like a raisin. Zante grapes are most commonly used in baked goods
2. Fresh tiny berries:  They can be found either black, red, or white. The black ones are used for preserves, syrups and liqueurs; while the red and white berries are for eating out of hand.

Season:

• July – September
• The dried zante grapes are available year round, the fresh currants have a summer season.

How to Store:

• Refrigerate fresh currants, tightly covered, up to 4 days.

Matches well with:

• Almonds, cherries, cream or dairy, pears, and raspberries.

Substitutions:

• Raisins, chopped soft prunes, and chopped dates.

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