Brandy Simple Syrup Food

BRANDY SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine water, sugar and lemon zest. Bring mixture to a boil and continue boiling for 5 minutes. Strain into a sealable container, removing the lemon zest. Allow to cool, then cover and store in refrigerator.
• When ready to use, mix in brandy. Brush onto cake layers before frosting.

FIGS IN BRANDY

Steps:

• Drain the figs, then transfer to a 4 quart saucepan and cover with 6 cups of water. Bring water to a boil over high heat and cook for 15 minutes. Add the sugar, stirring with a wooden spoon to combine and return to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup brandy. Bring mixture back to a boil, then remove from heat and set aside.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove figs from saucepan and pack into sterilized 1 pint canning jars. Pour syrup over leaving 1 inch head space. Wipe rims and screw canning bans on tightly.
• Boil in water bath for 20 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove from water and let cool and check seals.

FIGS IN BRANDY RECIPE (HIGOS AL BRANDY)

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Rinse figs and place in a large pot.
• Combine the sugar with 2 cups (16 ounces) of water and dissolve the sugar.
• Add the sugar and water mixture to the pot. Add more water if necessary, to cover the figs. Heat on medium to medium-high until the water begins to boil. Reduce the heat. Allow it to simmer until the liquid is reduced to a thick syrup, approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Grate the orange zest.
• In a small saucepan, place the ground cinnamon, orange zest, brandy, and sherry. Heat on low and slowly bring to a boil. Stir to mix well, then remove from heat.
• Carefully remove the figs from the pot one by one, using tongs if needed. Place in a large open serving dish or bowl, or place on individual serving plates. Reserve the syrup.
• Pour the brandy sauce over the figs. Drizzle 4 to 6 serving spoonfuls of the syrup over the figs.
• Allow figs to cool (outside of refrigerator), marinating in a pool of the sauce for at least an hour before serving.
• If you will serve with almonds and whipped cream, add a dollop of whipped cream to each plate just before serving. Sprinkle almond slivers on top.

BRANDY SYRUP CREAM

Steps:

• Tip the cream into a bowl and add the golden syrup, brandy and Disaronno. Stir to dissolve the syrup, then lightly whip with a hand whisk or electric beaters until the mixture holds its shape. Spoon into a serving bowl, cover and chill until ready to serve.

PEACHES IN BRANDY

Steps:

• Prepare peaches (dip peaches into boiled water, then into ice-cold water--skins will slip off; then halve and twist to remove the pit).
• Make a syrup with the sugar & water in a large sauce-pan; stir mixture until it boils.
• To the boiling syrup, add peach halves and extract.
• When fruit is cooked (5-7 min), remove pan from heat, drain (reserve); cool fruits and spoon carefully into prepared jars.
• Half fill jars with reserved syrup, run a butter knife down the jar to remove air bubbles; fill jars to the top with BRANDY.
• Seal jars with lids, shake gently to mix syrup and brandy.
• Store in a cool dark place--use within six months.
• I've also added a pinch of cinnamon and cloves with VERY good results.

BRANDY-COINTREAU SYRUP

Steps:

• Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Let cool completely. Stir in brandy and Cointreau.