currants substitute
in pancakes.

Currants fold into pancakes batter or top the finished stack. The substitute should bring comparable sweetness, moisture, and texture to pancakes.

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01

Raspberries

10.0best for pancakes
1 cup : 3/4 cup

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

02

Rhubarb

10.0best for pancakes
1 cup : 1 cup

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

03

Blueberries

8.0best for pancakes
1 cup : 1 cup

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

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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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