Spiced Currants

Origin: Mobile, Alabama

Source: Abby Fisher, 1881

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Wash the fresh currants and drain all water from them through a sieve or colander.
  2. Add the sugar and vinegar to the currants.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a porcelain kettle.
  4. Season with the ground cloves and stick cinnamon.
  5. Cook gradually until the mixture becomes like a jelly.
  6. When it cools, put away in bottles and cork tight.

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