Wild blackberry syrup
4 pints
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | quarts | Ripe blackberries |
| 1½ | tablespoon | Whole cloves |
| 1 | each | 3 inch stick cinnamon |
| 1 | cup | Brandy |
| 2½ | pounds | Sugar |
Directions
Mash berries and strain to extract juice. Measure 2 pints juice. In large kettle, combine 2 pints juice, sugar and spices. Simmer gently 15 minutes. Cool. Strain syrup through several layers of cheesecloth. Add brandy to strained syrup. Mix well. Bottle in attractive containers and cap or cork. If a thicker syrup is desired, cook an additional 10 minutes before adding brandy.
Source: King's Orchards, Plantersville, Texas Shared by: Becci McClain, June 1995 Submitted By BECCI MCCLAIN On 06-11-95