Making Your Own Spiced Blackberry Rum Liqueur
Ingredients:
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 1 Cup Water
• 1 lb Fresh Blackberries, washed
• 1 tsp Fruit Protector (prevents browning)
• 750 mL Medium or Heavy-Congener Rum
• 1/2 tsp Whole Cloves
• 1/2 tsp Ground Allspice
• 1 tsp Freshly-Grated Nutmeg
• 2 Cinnamon Sticks
Directions:
Bring water and sugar to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat as soon as the sugar has dissolved, let it stand until it reaches room temperature. Place blackberries in a large bowl and crush them (a wooden spoon works great). Add the fruit protector and let it stand for 2 hours. Divide the berries and the rest of the ingredients and place in two 1 liter jars.
Allow the blend to rest in a cool, dark are for 2 to 4 weeks. shaking the jars periodically during this time. Strain out solids before serving.
Did you know that...
• Blackberries are rich in bioflavonoids and Vitamin C?
• Consumption of blackberries can promote the healthy tightening of skin?
• Other names for blackberries include: brambleberries, dewberries and lawers?
• In traditional medicine, the leaves and bark of the plant are used to treat mild
inflammation of the gums and sore throats?