Black currant gelatin cubes made from black currant concentrate are a super nutritious and healthy snack which are perfect for children and adults.
You may already know I’m on a mission to spread the word about black currants, right?
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Well, here’s a way to enjoy the fabulous black currant flavor, which happens to be one of my favorite flavors ever (not exaggerating), and also get some really great health benefits and nutrients: make gelatin cubes.
In Britain, different flavors of gelatin are sold in blocks, not powder, as Jell-O is sold here in the US. When I travel to the UK, one of the things I always bring home are some packages of the black currant gelatin. I don’t even melt it down as it’s meant to be used to make a few servings of jello, I just eat it as is (both my mother and I love it this way)!
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One way to use the concentrate is by mixing it with a sweetener, such as sugar or honey, and water, to make a Ribena-type drink. Another way is to make black currant gelatin cubes. You can choose whether you like them really firm, or less so, simply by adjusting the amount of water.
Black currants are a fabulous source of so many nutrients, in fact, they’re are like the super fruit of super fruits!
I have to say, this is the most difficult food I’ve ever shot. It was almost impossible, so I apologize for the poor photos.
Black Currant Gelatin Cubes
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 packet gelatin
- 3 to 5 tbsp sugar (depending on how sweet you like it)
- 2 Tbsp black currant syrup concentrate (boil down fresh or frozen black currants without adding sugar)
Dissolve the gelatin and sugar in the boiling water then add the black currant syrup. Taste for sweetness.
Refrigerate the gelatin until set. Run a knife around the edges then cut into cubes.
Now eat them! YUM!
Here they are with a few frozen black currants…
Black Currant Gelatin Cubes Made from Black Currant Concentrate
Ingredients
- 1 cup water (boiling)
- 1 packet gelatin
- 3 Tbsp sugar (up to 5, depending on how sweet you like it)
- 2 Tbsp black currant syrup concentrate
Instructions
- Dissolve the gelatin and sugar in the boiling water then add the black currant syrup. Taste for sweetness.
- Refrigerate the gelatin until set. Run a knife around the edges then cut into cubes.
Notes
- These are great for skin, hair and nails.
Nutrition
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I like to lurk, but I have to pipe in here. This is so simple to follow. Which may not seem like much od a comment, but scratch “jell-o” often leads to disaster. Not here. Not you. XOGREG
Haha! I don’t know this “disaster” you speak of, but it really isn’t difficult, Greg! :)
You’ve already got me drooling just thinking of blackcurrant, Christina. It’s really in fashion in Paris just now and paired a lot in pastries with candied chestnut. This looks really ideal for baking and cooking.
I’m jealous that you have black currant available!
I love making as much as I possibly can from scratch, but I’ve never even thought about making my own flavoured gelatin! Whenever a recipe requires it, I always just buy a pack. Definitely going to be referring to this recipe the next time I need gelatin.
Nicola, this is a much thicker version of the gelatin used for desserts, so you’d just double the amount of water. Yes, homemade is always better!
This brings back memories of when I was “wee” I loved making jelly from these cubes they smell absolutely amazing! Thanks so much for the recipe I’m excited to try it.
Wonderful, Emily! Yes, we have a thing for black currants, don’t we!
This looks sooo rich and flavourful! I haven’t had jelly in years. I love the concentrated blocks you can get here in the UK – as a kid we used to eat them straight from the packet :D
You’re lucky! ;)
These gelatin cubes are such a vibrant color! I’ve never made gelatin before, but your instructions are so easy to follow I’m going to have to give it a try!!
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I hope you do, Luci!
Oh, I used to love eating these straight from the packet as a kid, there was always a cube or two missing before it made it to the jelly mould ;)
We never even made jelly from the blackcurrant flavor! haha! It was gone before we could!
Oh those look so delicious and fun.
They really are. For children, you can cut the jelly into cookie cutter shapes, too!