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Blackcurrant Syrup

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Blackcurrants
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • 2 cups Water

Instructions
 

  • Wash and de stem the blackcurrants making sure they are free from any debris or bugs
  • Add the sugar and lemon juice and turn on the heat
  • Add the water and boil for 20 mins
  • After 20 mins, cook for another 5 mins and press down the berries with a muddler to release more juice
  • Using a metal sieve, strain the pulp pressing down with the back of a spoon
  • Reserve the pure nectar
  • Puree the leftover pulp and store separately for use in smoothies and cakes