red currant hazelnut cream syrup for pastries etc

Cape Coral, FL
Updated on Nov 17, 2012

This sweet treat is excellent drizzled on homemade pastries. It adds a gourmet flair to any cocktail party. You may increase the currants to your desired level, if you favor a prominent currant flavor. I recommend this with lingonberries, as well.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup red currants, fresh and destemmed
  • 2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dark molasses
  • 1 tablespoon lemon or vanilla extract (or half of both)
  • 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup hazelnut coffee creamer
  • 1 teaspoon orange or lemon zest (optional)

How To Make red currant hazelnut cream syrup for pastries etc

  • Step 1
    Place currants and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to low medium. Keep covered for about 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    When water is reduced, blend with an immersion blender or food processor.
  • Step 3
    Then add sugar and molasses to pan with currant puree. Allow sugar to liquefy. Remove from heat.
  • Step 4
    When not on direct heat, add creamer. Still well until well blended.
  • Step 5
    Return to heat on low simmer, and add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Step 6
    Stir well, then allow to reduce to syrup consistency. Stirring occasionally.
  • Step 7
    Use on pancakes, pastries, or anywhere you would normally use sweet syrup.

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