The Red Currant Harvest: Nearly 5 Pounds

Another good year for currants here at the farm! Greg harvested 5 pounds, and we made red currant jelly. (Recipe here: Red Currant Jelly)

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Just set them with a little water and crush the fruit (it’s Ok that the stems are still in there):

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And let it drip in a jelly bag for 4 hours or up to overnight:

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Then measure the juice and you’ll know how much sugar to add. Can, process and store.

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