[Sharonx]

Hi,
Am about to make some jam from some Blackcurrents a fellow plot holder gave me. I am taking them all off of the stems which is a tedious enough job but I am also trying to take off all the little dried bits off of the bottom of each current. Is this necessary? It's going to take me forever! Please tell me I just need to take the stalks off?? Thanks

[8doubles]

If you are making jam it is best to remove the brown tops, if you sieve the cooked berries and make jelly you don`t have to bother.

[Livinhope]

I had the same question a few weeks ago.  Val answered and assured me that she didn't remove them and it doesn't make any difference.  Tried it and she's right so save yourself the trouble.

[Sharonx]

Thank goodness for that, glad I stopped for coffee & checked back for replies! Thanks very much x

[Livinhope]

No problem, it's the simple little questions that cause a lot of thinking and bother but usually someone on here will have the answer.  Happy jamming