currants substitutes

5 substitutes · avg score 8.4 · Currants are tiny, jewel-like berries in red, black, or white varieties with a sharp, tart flavor, or alternatively dried Zante grapes used like raisins. Used in jams, jellies, syrups, baked goods, puddings, and scones.

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01

Raspberries

10.0
1 cup : 3/4 cup

More tart and seedy; reduce added lemon in recipe, works in jams and sauces

02

Rhubarb

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Very tart stalks; cook with sugar for compote, red currants are closest but texture differs

03

Blueberries

8.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Smaller and sweeter; similar size for scones and muffins, less tart than currants

04

Prunes

8.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sticky and intensely sweet; chop small for scones, steamed puddings, and fruit compotes

05

Raisins

6.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Larger and sweeter; chop to currant size for baking, works in scones and trail mix

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