If we decide to buy them, we don't purchase them by the pound ... One package is enough to provide many valuable nutrients.

Organic ones, like organic raisins and currants, absorb more liquid than non-organic, so are perfect for dishes where the fruit the fruit is macerated, such as rum fruit cake or Christmas pudding.

If possible, buy a two-year-old plant - once planted it will remain productive for almost 20 years. Grow currants in well-drained soil, which has been enriched by adding plenty of well-rotted manure.