Choose firm shiny berries that are not crushed or bruised.

Currants are fragile and must be eaten the same day… or close to it.
To keep them longer, remove the berries from the stems, freeze them flat on a baking sheet and then store in freezer bags.

Removing the seeds also removes some of the flavor, since part of the pleasure of eating currants is the astringent taste of the seed when you bite into it.

Currants are used either on their own or combined with other fruits to make jellies and jams since they contain pectin which is necessary for jelly to set.