blackcurrants
Tart purple fruit
Blackcurrants are small, dark purple berries that grow in clusters on shrubs.
They have a tart, intensely flavored taste and are commonly used in jams, cordials, and liqueurs like cassis.
More popular in Europe than North America, where cultivation was once restricted: The recipe calls for a handful of blackcurrants.
Blackcurrant liqueur
- bushMulti-stemmed woody plant
- shrubSmall woody plant
- soft fruitEasily bruised produce
- summerYear's warmest season
clusters · picking · harvest · foraging · garden · hedge · perennial · fruiting
Cooked fruit spread
- preserveProtect from loss
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
- compoteFruit cooked in syrup
- coulisStrained fruit sauce
syrup · jelly · liqueur · sorbet · ice cream · cheesecake · clafoutis · pie
Essential water-soluble antioxidant
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- flavonoidsPolyphenolic plant metabolites
- polyphenolsPlant-derived antioxidant compounds
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
manganese · iron · immunity · anti-inflammatory · superfood · health · wellness · bioactive
Hue between crimson and azure
- darkAbsence of light
- inkyDeeply black, like darkness
- wine-coloredDark purplish red
- stainingApplying dye or pigment
cassis
Blackcurrant liqueur
- bushMulti-stemmed woody plant
- shrubSmall woody plant
- soft fruitEasily bruised produce
summer · clusters · picking · harvest · foraging · garden · hedge · perennial · fruiting · pips
jam
Cooked fruit spread
coulis · syrup · jelly · liqueur · sorbet · ice cream · cheesecake · clafoutis · pie · tart
vitamin C
Essential water-soluble antioxidant
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- flavonoidsPolyphenolic plant metabolites
- polyphenolsPlant-derived antioxidant compounds
potassium · manganese · iron · immunity · anti-inflammatory · superfood · health · wellness · bioactive · phytonutrients
purple
Hue between crimson and azure
- darkAbsence of light
- inkyDeeply black, like darkness
- wine-coloredDark purplish red
tart
Sharp-flavored small pie
astringent · pungent · acidic · bracing · intense · distinctive · aromatic · fragrant · musky · earthy
- British producecarrots, potatoes, cabbage, peas, onions
- vitamin C sourcesoranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, orange juice
blackcurrantsblueberries
Small dark edible drupes
sweet cherries · white grapes · strawberries · honeydew melon · table grapes