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Ribes rubrum forma alba |
June: Berries form and start ripening.
Cultivated as a decorative and edible shrub Used for making light desserts and beverages
Shrub with milky white berries in clusters Large, five-lobed leaves with mild aroma
Grows in gardens and wild shrubs Berries are hand-picked when fully ripe and milky white
Harvest berries in the morning on a dry day Pick carefully to avoid damaging branches
Rinse berries with cold water Store in refrigerator or freeze for long-term storage
Berry: Milky white, juicy, with mild sweet taste
Leaf: Used for teas and infusions
Leaf: Used for teas and infusions
White Currant Jam (Cooking)
Delicate flavor with mild sweetness
Delicate flavor with mild sweetness
1. Wash berries and remove stems.
2. Cover with sugar in 1:1 ratio and let stand 1-2 hours.
3. Cook on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring.
2. Cover with sugar in 1:1 ratio and let stand 1-2 hours.
3. Cook on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring.
White Currant Compote (Boiling)
Fresh and light beverage
Fresh and light beverage
1. Wash berries and cover with water.
2. Bring to boil and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Add sugar to taste, cool and serve.
2. Bring to boil and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Add sugar to taste, cool and serve.
White Currant Sauce for Desserts (Cooking)
Delicate sauce with mild tartness
Delicate sauce with mild tartness
1. Cook berries with sugar and lemon juice for 15 minutes.
2. Strain through sieve for smoothness.
3. Served with desserts and pastries.
2. Strain through sieve for smoothness.
3. Served with desserts and pastries.
White Currant Leaf Tea (Brewing)
Healthy and aromatic beverage
Healthy and aromatic beverage
1. Put dried leaves in teapot.
2. Pour boiling water and steep for 10 minutes.
3. Serve with honey to taste.
2. Pour boiling water and steep for 10 minutes.
3. Serve with honey to taste.