Currants
How to store

Currants

Also known as: red currants, black currants, white currants
Berries
Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 3-5 days

Paper Towel Lined Container

  1. Do NOT wash until ready to eat
  2. Remove any crushed or moldy berries
  3. Place in single layer on paper-towel lined container
  4. Store uncovered or loosely covered in fridge
  5. Keep away from ethylene producers
Freezing freezing method 6-12 months

Frozen

  1. Wash and dry, or freeze unwashed
  2. Freeze in single layer on baking sheet
  3. Transfer to freezer bags
  4. Best for jams, syrups, baking

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Revival Tips

Soft but not moldy currants can be used for jam, syrup, or baking.

Fun Facts

  • Currants (red, black, white) are small, tart berries; they're used in jams, sauces, and baking and keep briefly refrigerated.