Because of their tart flavor, currants work beautifully in acidic meat sauces as well as sweet, dense cakes. Cook them with sugar to make a compote filling for layered pastries.
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Get the recipe for the compote here.
Johannisbeeren (red currant) Pastries from Semifluid.com on Vimeo.