• Place red currants in a strainer and wash by running them under water quickly.

Preparing the Red Currants

• Remove the seeds from the red currants using a food mill or other method of straining prior to cooking.

Cooking the Red Currants

• In a large pot, place strained red currants and sugar.
• In a small bowl, squeeze one whole lemon and mix together with pectin until well blended. Add this mixture to the pot and stir together.
• Place the burner on high heat. Leave the pot uncovered and let red currant mixture come to a hard, fast boil. Continue cooking on high heat for 40 minutes stirring often.
• In the meantime, sterilize the jars.

Finishing

• Pour cooked red currant mixture into hot sterilized jars and seal.
• Place in the oven at 220F for 30 minutes for better seal.