Remember that this type of 'currant' is actually a small dried grape, not a berry. My grandmother's recipe calls for a cup of currants to be added to the dough.
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Cooking Ingredient
'Currant' is commonly used in baking and cooking, particularly in sweet dishes. Can you pass me the currants? I'm making fruit scones today.
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Mediterranean Origin
The dried currant grape has its origins in the Mediterranean, hinting at the ingredient's historical use. Currants were a popular trade item from the Mediterranean in the past.