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Old-fashioned currant pound cake with mace, lemon extract, and 9 eggs folded in as stiffly beaten whites. No leavening needed. Dense, buttery, and studded with dried currants.

Buttery shortbread cookies meet crunchy walnut coating and glossy currant jelly in these classic holiday thumbprints that freeze beautifully for make-ahead baking.

Whole wheat apple coffee cake with currants, toasted walnuts, apple butter, and warm spices. Made lighter with egg whites and canola oil, topped with a sugar crust.

Couscous salad with dried currants, fresh tomatoes, scallions, and a roasted garlic-lemon Dijon dressing. A Mediterranean-style grain salad served at room temperature.

Orange-currant scones with a tender flaky crumb thanks to a butter-shortening combination, brightened with fresh orange zest and studded with sweet dried currants.

A vibrant, tangy red currant jelly perfect for spreading on toast, pairing with meats, or gifting. This clear, jewel-like preserve is made by simmering fresh red currants with lemon and cloves, then straining and sweetening the juice to create a smooth, set jelly.

Currant and orange muffins made with rice flour, ground almonds, and beaten egg whites for a tender, gluten-free crumb. Naturally sweetened with honey and fresh orange juice.

Apple and black currant scones with dried apple chunks, tart currants, and a hearty whole wheat plus wheat germ base. High-fiber, lower-fat scones with deep flavor and a crisp golden top.

Buttermilk currant scones with a tender, lightly sweet crumb and bursts of dried currants. Cut into rounds and baked golden, served warm with butter, cream, and jam in the British tradition.

Buttery oat scones studded with plump currants and dusted with cinnamon sugar. These Scottish-style treats bake up with crisp edges and tender, flaky centers in just 15 minutes.

Oatmeal currant drop biscuits combine quick oats, soaked currants, and buttermilk in a cinnamon-scented dough that drops by spoonful onto the pan. Soft, lightly sweet, and ready in 35 minutes.

In a surprising twist, Tuscan kale is served raw—and makes for a substantial and satisfying fall salad. Sweet currants (or raisins) soaked in tangy white balasmic vingegar and salty parmesan punctuate the dressed, shredded kale.

Light currant bran muffins made with buttermilk, egg whites, molasses, and safflower oil. Drop-style batter chills 4 hours for a crispy edge and chewy center. Low-fat and fiber-rich.

Old-fashioned currant cake with lemon zest, folded egg whites, and cream of tartar leavening. A light, tender butter cake studded with dried currants. Makes 2 cakes in about an hour.

Individual wholemeal shortcrust tarts bursting with black and red currants sweetened with honey. A proper British bake that's tart, fruity, and rustic, with optional whipped cream and glacé cherry garnish.

Fast, simple recipe that adds a new look to burgers and the barbecue!