Best Basic Fruit Liqueur Recipes
HOMEMADE FRUIT LIQUERS
This should be a nice easy project for those willing to wait and enjoy things made by hand. Fruit liqueurs can be used anywhere from beverages to dessert and hopefully it won't become addictive from shear flavor alone. Apricots, blackberries, black currants, blueberries, cherries, cranberries, nectarines, peaches, plums and/or raspberries should be used to give the best liqueur.
Provided by Chef Penn State
Categories Beverages
Time P6m16D
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Rinse the fruit or berries, Fruit must be cut into small pieces.
- Place berries or fruit in a container, add vodka.
- Cap and store in a cool, dark place, stir once a week for 2 - 4 weeks.
- Strain through metal colander. Transfer the unsweetened liqueur to an aging container (glass bottle or container with tight cap). To 3 cups (710) ml unsweetened liqueur add 1 1/4 cup (300 ml) granulated sugar. Let age for at least three months.
- Pour carefully the clear liqueur to a new bottle. Add more sugar if necessary.
- The flavor of almost all liqueurs improves during storage. Fruit and berry liqueurs should be stored for at least 6 months for maximum taste. Some lemon liqueurs (e.g. Limoncello) should not be stored for a long time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 836.2, Sodium 2.2, Carbohydrate 83.3, Sugar 83.3
BASIC FRUIT LIQUEUR
I have not tried this liqueur. I'm posting this for safe keeping. I found this recipe in Complete Book Of Small Batch Preserving. As well as being economical, the liqueurs are typically lighter and less sweet than the commercial ones. All of these liqueurs may be stored in the refrigerator for several months to enjoy at your leisure. Try a variety of fruits such as raspberries, strawberries, sour cherries, nectarines, peaches and plums. A splash of a fruit liqueur does wonders for fresh fruit to add elegance to a simple dessert. Added to soda water, it makes a refreshing summer spritzer. And of course pour some over ice cream or frozen yogurt. Either vodka or 40% alcohol may be used for these liqueurs.
Provided by internetnut
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups, 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place fruit in a clean 1-quart (1 L) jar. Stir in alcohol and brandy. Marinate, covered, for several weeks in a cool, dark place.
- Strain through a fine sieve lined with cheesecloth; reserve fruits for another use. Stir in sugar.
- Pour into sterilized bottles, cork, label and store in a cool place for at least 4 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.2, Sodium 0.1, Carbohydrate 25, Sugar 25
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