BRAIN BOOSTING BLACKCURRANTS!

Blackcurrants are often overlooked when it comes to the ‘superfood’ list. But these wee berries are now being recognised a plant powerhouse. Packed full of flavonoids, a serving of these once a day is thought to lower the risk of cognitive decline by 20%! Here are a couple of our favourite ways with blackcurrants.

Blackcurrant cordial

Ingredients

300g golden caster sugar

zest and juice 2 lemons

450g blackcurrants

Method

STEP 1

Put the sugar in a large saucepan with 300ml water. Bring to a simmer then add the lemon zest and juice followed by the blackcurrants. Cook the mixture over a medium heat until the blackcurrants start to soften and burst.

Blackcurrant compote

This is an easy peasy recipes that you can add to yoghurt for breakfast or swirled into ice cream. You can even freeze it in individual portions and use over a 3 month period.

Ingredients

juice ½ lemon

500g blackcurrants

100g golden caster sugar

Method

STEP 1

Put 2 tbsp water and the lemon juice in a large saucepan, bring to the boil, then add the blackcurrants and simmer until broken down.

STEP 2

Tip in the golden caster sugar and bring to 105C on a temperature probe. Pour into sterilised jars and leave to cool. Will keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.