Judging from the sweet perfume of the raspberries and the plumpness of the currants they'd obviously just been picked. |
It was a bit like the currants and raisins in one of those plum duffs devoured around this time. |
While the onions are frying, combine the Guinness, honey and currants in a medium mixing bowl. |
Dried fruits such as currants or sultanas are frequently added to this basic mix. |
Now, the true Bath bun is soft, like a marriage between a brioche and an Easter hot-cross, but encrusted with currants and gritty nibs of sugar. |
Add the currants and, when they plump up, stir in the sugar and tomato paste. |