Spiced Blackberry Cordial |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 60480 Minutes |
Ready In: 60490 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This has a a nice layer of flavors. Use the orange peel later for candying, in a salad, or leave it in the bottle for interest. Ginger, Allspice, Nutmeg, and or Cinnamon are fine spices to use. Ingredients:
2 cups crushed blackberries |
3 cups brandy |
1 1/2 cups honey |
1 orange peel, remove pith |
1 teaspoon baking spices |
Directions:
1. 1. Add crushed blackberries to brandy in a wide mouthed juice bottle.
2. 2. Let steep for 2 weeks in a dark corner. Shake bottle briefly each day.
3. 3. Strain liquid from blackberry/brandy solution. Use a coffee filter for a second straining.
4. 4. Add back to clean bottle with honey, spices, and orange peel. Close and shake well.
5. 5. Let steep for a month minimum. Strain and add back peel if you like. Shake occasionally to mix up harmless deposits from the honey.
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