What are red currants?
Red currants are ruby red berries that grow on a strand together. They ripen in the summer months, from June to July, making them super seasonal fruits.
The berries are widely used and loved in Europe, where they also originated.
Red Currants taste tart and a bit bitter and are not that sweet. Yet, if the bush is located in a sunny spot, the fruits will turn out a bit sweeter than those that grow in the shade.
There are other currant varieties, such as the lesser-known white currant, black currant (aka Cassis), and the Jostaberry. The white ones are the sweetest.
