Apple Cordial Food

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE FRUIT AND BERRY CORDIALS - BERRY

Steps:

• Add all ingredient to a large sauce pan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Once the mixture comes to a boil, continue to boil and stir for 5 minutes. Stir continuously and do not leave the mixture unattended.
• Next, turn off the heat, but leave the sauce pan on the burner. Allow the mixture to steep and cool for 1 hour.
• After the hour has passed, pour the mixture through cheesecloth to drain and to remove all of the berry seeds and/or pulp.
• Transfer to a sterile bottle or jar. Keep refrigerated.
• To use, pour approximately 1/4 cup of the syrup into a large drinking glass. Add ice and pour in 1 1/2 cups of cold water. Stir and enjoy.

BLUEBERRY-APPLE CORDIALS

Steps:

• Combine blueberries, lemon zest, and brandy in jar and seal tightly. Let sit in a cool dark place, shaking jar daily, until mixture is a deep purple color, about 1 month.
• Strain mixture through cheesecloth into a pitcher or large bowl (do not press on solids or mixture will become cloudy) and add simple syrup to taste. Chill until cold, about 30 minutes. Serve cordial in small glasses.
• To make a spritzer, place 1 oz. cordial in a flute and top off with sparkling wine.
• Do Ahead
• Strained cordial mixture can be made 6 months ahead. Cover and keep chilled.

APPLE PIE CORDIAL

Steps:

• 1. Place apples and cinnamon in a large glass container that has a tight fitting lid.
• 2. Add vodka to apples and cinnamon.
• 3. Make the simple syrup. I combine the water and sugar in a 2 cup pyrex measuring cup and microwave it until the sugar is disolved.
• 4. Let the simple syrup cool and then add to vodka.
• 5. Shake well.
• 6. Let mixture sit for approximately 4 days. Shake the mixture twice daily.
• 7. Remove the apples and cinnamon sticks.
• 8. The cordial needs to be strained to remove all the residue. Coffee maker filters work well. Strain through coffee filters until the cordial is nice and clear.
• 9. NOTE: Be sure to dampen coffee filters first. Place them in a strainer and pour liquid through the filter a little at a time. This is a time consuming process. You may have to strain it 3-4 times. I've actually opened up the filters and lined a small collender with them and then poured the liquid through.
• 10. You can store the cordial in an empty vodka bottle or put it in little bottles to give as gifts. Keep in frig.