Black currants have a tart taste, a fruity scent, and many health benefits, including fiber. They are part of the same family as gooseberries and grow on thornless shrubs that thrive in temperate climates.

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Unique Flavor Profile

Black currants have a strong, tangy taste with hints of cherry and grape. When dried, black currants have hints of vanilla and wildflower. Black currants have a fruity, woody, and light scent.

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Local Montana Superfood

• Black currants are high in antioxidants, including vitamin C.

• They are rich in gamma-linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid.

• Black currants can help boost the immune system, increase blood flow to eye tissue, improve vision, and prevent the development of eye diseases.

• Black currants are also a source of vitamin K, manganese, magnesium, vitamin E, phosphorus, potassium, B vitamins, calcium, and zinc.

 

Great in Food, Beverages, Supplements

• Jams, jellies, juices, cordials, syrups.

• Sauces, sorbet, compotes, puddings.

• Muffins, cheesecake, pies, other baked goods.

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Versatile Ingredient for Pairing

Black currants pair well with a variety of ingredients, enhancing both sweet and savory dishes. It complements other berries, citrus fruits, herbs like mint and rosemary, and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Additionally, it’s a good match for chocolate, creamy dairy products, and certain alcohols. Black currants pair well with:

• Other berries such as blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries, creating a unique flavor profile.

• Citrus fruits complement its tartness.

• Herbs such as mint, thyme, rosemary.

• Spices, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves.

• All kinds of chocolate recipes and products.

• Fruit wines, kir (a French cocktail made with crème de cassis, a black currant liqueur), gin, vodka, brandy, and champagne.

• Nature-based remedies, such as cough syrups.

• Let us know how you pair it!

 

Harvest Time Mid-July to the End of August

Fresh Montana black currants are picked mid-July through August give or take a few weeks.

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Available Year Round

Whether fresh or frozen, Montana berry growers have supplies available until we sell out, but we often have frozen supplies all year.

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Why buy our locally grown berries?

• Best berries around. Our soils and climate help produce premium quality berries.

• Wonderful taste and health benefits.

• You directly support local growers. Our members run family-owned businesses and greatly appreciate you.

• You help create jobs and the region grows stronger. Our whole community benefits.

 

Black Currant Recipes and More Info

• Making Jams, Jellies and Syrups including with Montana berries and fruit — Instructions for making jams, jellies and syrups with and without added pectin and for reduced-sugar fruit jams. | Source: MSU Extension MontGuide

• Black Currant Wine | Source: Tongue River Winery, Miles City, MT

• Foxy Lady, Black Currant Wine | Source: Tongue River Winery, Miles City, MT

• Black Currants Are the Bold Berry You’re Not Using (Yet) | Source: Saveur

• 10 Blackcurrant Recipe Ideas | Source: Shetland Islands of Opportunity

• Braised and Charred Black Currant Pork Belly | Source: Grit

• 30+ Creative Ways to Use Blackcurrants | Source: Practical Self Reliance

• Black Currant Tonic | Source: RIPE Food & Wine

• Black Currant Cake | Source: Julia's Album

 

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