red currant hazelnut cream syrup for pastries etc

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Tiffany Bannworth
Cape Coral, FL

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.

(1 rating)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For red currant hazelnut cream syrup for pastries etc

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

How To Make red currant hazelnut cream syrup for pastries etc

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

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