Black and Red Currant Juice

Ingredients

• 1 kg red currants
• 1 kg black currants
• 200 g sugar
• 2 tsp canning aid

Instructions

1. 1.

   Wash the currants gently, drain them.

2. 2.

   Place the red and black berries separately in a large pot, crush with a potato masher. Add ½ liter of water each, bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.

3. 3.

   Lay a thin muslin cloth over a large sieve, pour the fruit into it, and collect the juice.

4. 4.

   Boil the red and black juices together with 100 g sugar until sparkling, skim off foam. Stir in one teaspoon of canning aid (and alcohol if desired).

5. 5.

   While still hot, carefully fill cleaned bottles and seal immediately.