Black Butter

Ingredients

1 pound berries, currants, or cherries

1/2 pound granulated sugar

Combine Ingredients

Place the berries (or currants/cherries) and sugar into a large saucepan.

Start Cooking

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Set the pan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Simmer and Reduce

Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer. Continue cooking, stirring from time to time, until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture thickens.

The fruit will soften and break down, and the liquid will reduce to about one-quarter of its original volume (this takes roughly 15–25 minutes).

Check Consistency

The final texture should resemble a thick, jam-like spread with concentrated flavor.

Cool Before Serving

Remove from heat and allow it to cool completely. It will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.