Currant

A small, round, edible berry that grows in clusters on shrubs of the genus *Ribes*. Currants are typically red, black, or white, with a tart or sweet-tart flavor. They are often used in jams, jellies, pies, sauces, and wines. The fruit is rich in vitamins, particularly vitamin C. The bushes are also cultivated for ornamental purposes. The term "currant" is sometimes mistakenly applied to the dried fruit of a small grape variety (Vitis vinifera) also called "Zante currant," often used in baking, but this is a separate fruit. Currants prefer cool climates and well-drained soil. The fruit is harvested in the summer months. The plants are relatively easy to grow with proper care and pruning, which produces greater yield.

Currant meaning with examples

• The recipe called for a cup of fresh red currants to give the jam a vibrant color and a tangy sweetness. The gardener diligently pruned the currant bushes in the late winter to promote a bountiful harvest of the tiny, juicy berries come summer. The cake had a delicate currant glaze that perfectly balanced the richness of the almond sponge.
• In this exquisite sauce, they blended fresh currants with balsamic vinegar for a unique flavor. This summer, the hedgerows yielded a delicious crop of currants, allowing us to enjoy the seasonal delicacy. The vibrant, glossy currants sparkled under the summer sun and were ready to be harvested.
• I have never tasted fresh currants before, and the flavor was quite amazing. I added some currants to the scones to give them an extra taste. The black currant syrup added a subtle sweetness and depth to the cocktail. Currants are also good in pies and jellies.
• The white currants were less tart than the red ones, providing a delicate counterpoint to the richness of the dessert. This jelly is made from white currants, which provide a mild and less intense flavor. For the cake, he used dried currants to give a rich, subtle taste.
• The vibrant clusters of red currants hung heavy on the bush. The cook blended red currants to make a flavorful reduction. The recipe used currants as a natural source of pectin. Their tartness balanced the sweetness perfectly.