Currant
Pronounced: KUR-uhnt
Nutrition
There are two distinct fruits which are called currants: (1) the dried zante grape; like a raisin, it is used in baked goods and (2) a fresh tiny berry related to the gooseberry. Currents are black, red, or white. The black ones are used for preserves, syrups and liqueurs; while the red and white berries are for eating out of hand.
Plural
Currants
Ethnicity
Greek
Season
July - September
How to select
The dried zante grapes are available year round, the fresh currants have a summer season.
How to store
Refrigerate fresh currants, tightly covered, up to 4 days.
Matches well with
almonds, cherries, cream, pears, raspberries
Substitutions
raisins, chopped soft prunes, chopped dates