Black currants were once banned in the U.S.—but now they’re back in candy form. Watch as we turn this once-illegal fruit into bold, flavorful hard candy!

Black currants (Ribes nigrum) have been called “the forbidden fruit” in the United States. They help spread a fungus that infects white pine trees. For this reason, black currants were once ...

to satisfy a health-savvy Japanese market that prizes black currant berries for their high vitamin C, antioxidant levels and flavor. Organic production of this fruit is extremely limited globally, and ...

When fully grown, simply remove a quarter of the two-year-old branches (grey colour) and older branches (black ... currant bushes, so protect plants in the winter. If you have a large garden, a ...

Add the black currants and cover them with syrup. Bring them to the boil and cook until soft, about 4–5 minutes. Liquidise or puree the fruit and press through a nylon sieve, measure.