redcurrant
Small red fruit
A redcurrant is a small, round, bright red berry that grows in clusters on a deciduous shrub.
The tart fruit is used in jellies, jams, and sauces—particularly the traditional accompaniment to lamb or game.
Redcurrant jelly adds a tangy sweetness to the dish.
Related to blackcurrants and white currants.
Multi-stemmed woody plant
- harvestGathering mature crops
- pickingAct of selecting
- clusterGathered group nearby
- stemPlant's central axis
pips · seeds · perennial · shrub · cultivation · horticulture · orchard · seedlings
Cooked fruit spread
- jellyFruit spread, no seeds
- spreadTo distribute widely
- pectinFruit-based setting substance
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
canning · jar · preserve · homemade · seeds · consistency · sweetness · recipe
Sharp-flavored small pie
- sourSharp, biting taste
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- acidicBelow neutral pH
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
zesty · piquant · bracing · crisp · tartness · astringent · bright · refreshing
Essential water-soluble antioxidant
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- flavonoidsPolyphenolic plant metabolites
- polyphenolsPlant-derived antioxidant compounds
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
fiber · nutrients · health · phytonutrients
Precious red gemstone
- crimsonDeep purplish-red shade
- scarletBright orangish-red color
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
- glossySmooth and shiny
cluster · vibrant · glistening · strand · bead · bright · vivid
Decorative food topping
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
- toppingFood's finishing layer
- sauceLiquid food accompaniment
- glazeThin lustrous coating
coulis · plating · presentation · dessert · pastry · tart · clafoutis · cheesecake
bush
Multi-stemmed woody plant
stem · pips · seeds · perennial · shrub · cultivation · horticulture · orchard · seedlings · pruning
jam
Cooked fruit spread
sugar · canning · jar · preserve · homemade · seeds · consistency · sweetness · recipe · shelf-stable
tart
Sharp-flavored small pie
sharp · zesty · piquant · bracing · crisp · tartness · astringent · bright · refreshing · pucker
vitamin C
Essential water-soluble antioxidant
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- flavonoidsPolyphenolic plant metabolites
- polyphenolsPlant-derived antioxidant compounds
potassium · fiber · nutrients · health · phytonutrients
ruby
Precious red gemstone
- crimsonDeep purplish-red shade
- scarletBright orangish-red color
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
glossy · cluster · vibrant · glistening · strand · bead · bright · vivid
garnish
Decorative food topping
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
- toppingFood's finishing layer
- sauceLiquid food accompaniment
glaze · coulis · plating · presentation · dessert · pastry · tart · clafoutis · cheesecake · sorbet
- berriesblackberry, blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, cranberry
- currants
- top notesbergamot, lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit
redcurrantblueberry
Small edible Vaccinium fruit
strawberry · raspberry · mulberry · blackberry · grape