White Currants Delivery or Pickup

White currants, or whitecurrants, are lighter varieties of red currants, also called redcurrants. They're a type of gooseberry that looks similar to a large grape, but they grow on woody shrubs that are about 6 feet tall. 

The flowers are magenta or red, and they resemble wisteria flowers. The immature berries are green, and when they ripen, they become white, beige, yellow, or light pink. Some varieties have vertical white stripes. They're less sour or tart than red currants or black currants, and they have thinner skins that sometimes look translucent. Red currants and white currants are native to Eastern Europe and parts of Asia, and they were very popular in Victorian England.

White currants are usually ready for harvest in summer, but you can order them at any time of the year through Instacart! People usually harvest the berries in bunches, and these clusters resemble loose bunches of grapes. Most fresh white currant bunches have lots of stems coming from a central stalk or twig that's clipped from the plant during harvesting. You can sometimes find white currants that are separate instead, but they should still have their bright green stems attached.

Unlike grapes, white currants usually have a black dot on the opposite side of each stem. White currants should look shiny, and they should feel plump and firm. Avoid bunches of white currants with bruises, mold, discolorations, or soft spots. If the white currants are translucent, you may be able to see a few of the small, edible seeds inside. You can keep white currants for a few days in your refrigerator, but you should use them or freeze them as soon as possible for the best flavor.

White currants without the stems are usually frozen. You can sometimes find dried white currants as well. Bar-le-duc jelly, also called Bar-le-duc caviar or Lorraine jelly, has been made with red or white currants for hundreds of years. Bar-le-duc is a French town in the Lorraine province. This handmade jelly contains deseeded, whole currants, and many people view it as a gourmet food. White currant wines and syrups are also available.

White currants are sweet and juicy, and they offer a variety of complex flavors. You may detect a floral aroma along with notes of sour cherry, grape, and kiwi. People use them more often in desserts than in savory dishes, but they can also taste good with the main course. You can use them in fruit or green salads and on fruit and cheese platters as well.

You can make white currant jams, jellies, or preserves, and these foods often have a yellow or pink color. People in the UK often serve them as condiments with lamb, venison, turkey, or goose. For cakes and muffins with extra moisture and flavor, add white currants to the batter. Suspend white currants in Jello or frozen fruit juice for a sophisticated Popsicle, or coat them in sugar for interesting garnishes. White currants pair well with cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, cream, oranges, lemons, limes, cloves, tomatoes, ginger, juniper, strawberries, peaches, huckleberries, cherries, gin, basil, and mint. 

With the high-tech, easy-to-use Instacart app, you can pick your favorite white currants or white currant products in just a few minutes. After that, a trained Instacart shopper will take them directly to your office or home in as little as 2 hours! You can also choose to get your order curbside at a store nearby instead. Instacart lets you conserve your precious time so that you can relax and enjoy your white currant purchase!