Yorkshire Pudding Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 The sight of all the quinces ripening on my tree has reminded me that it's almost time to start steeping them in brandy for Christmas... I only had a few to use last year but I should be able to fill a big vat this year as the tree is heavily laden I also have tons of elderberries around me and was wondering if elderberry liqueur would be good, maybe in gin like sloes or maybe vodka. I've been wondering what other combinations Omleteers might have tried, with or without success? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I'm thinking of trying blackberries in sake (won a bottle of sake in a raffle at work). Should be interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 That is one combination I hadn't thought of... Let us know how it turns out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Elderberries would be interesting. We have loads too, I always make them into cordial to stave off winter colds, usually have it hot with a good slug of brandy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I'm sure I heard Alys Fowler say on the radio just now you can make elderberry champagne - but normally you do it with the flowers. One year I made apricot liqueur out of the lightly crushed stones which have an almondy flavour. I can't remember what I steeped them in, possibly the fruit alcohol you buy in France which is clear and specially sold for the purpose. Anyway I don't recommend it Friends have made blackberry liqueur, again not sure of the spirit involved, but completely delish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 That is one combination I hadn't thought of... Let us know how it turns out! Well it smells great! I picked 2.5 lbs of brambles and managed to get them in a large Kilner jar, added about 6oz sugar and the bottle of sake. Not sure how long to leave it though, might give it a couple of months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
