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Raisins and Currants Raisins are grapes, of high
sugar content, usually dried by the sun. There are several varieties, dark
and white. Currants is the name given to small seedless raisins of a
particularly firm texture and a sharp flavor, originally grown in Corinth. 1/2 pound whole raisins measures about 1 1/3 cups. Preparation Wash raisins well and remove any stems. Chop if called for; to chop in a blender, freeze raisins, then blend for a second. Soak, drain and dry or dredge before using in cooking if required. Raisins may be plumped in water before adding to recipes. Market Forms Raisins are sold in individual-portion boxes; raisins and currants are sold in boxes. Serve As a snack or confection, in fruitcakes and coffee cakes, in ice creams, in breads, in cakes and loaf cakes, in sauces, in cold fruit soups, and stuffing. Complimentary Condiments and Flavors Salted peanuts and almonds, rum and sherry, turkey, ice cream, honey.
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