
A historical preserve from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Blackberry or strawberry jam is made the same way, leaving out the currant juice.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Mash the whole well in a preserving kettle
add about one quart of currant juice (a little less will do) and boil gently till it jellies upon a cold plate
then put into small jars
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cover with brandied paper and tie a thick white paper over them
Keep in a dark, dry and cool place
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The combination of raspberries and currant juice creates the perfect pectin-acid-sugar balance for natural gelling. Currants are exceptionally high in pectin, which forms a gel network when heated with sugar and acid. Using slightly underripe raspberries ensures higher pectin content and better set, while the 1:1 fruit-to-sugar ratio draws out moisture through osmosis and acts as a preservative by reducing water activity.
The currant juice can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated. The finished jam will keep for up to 1 year when properly sealed and stored.
Store sealed jars in a cool, dark, dry place such as a pantry or cellar for up to 1 year. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 3 weeks. If not processing in a water bath, refrigerate immediately and use within 3 weeks, or freeze for up to 6 months.
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The currant juice can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated. The finished jam will keep for up to 1 year when properly sealed and stored.
Store sealed jars in a cool, dark, dry place such as a pantry or cellar for up to 1 year. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 3 weeks. If not processing in a water bath, refrigerate immediately and use within 3 weeks, or freeze for up to 6 months.