Spiced Blackberry Cordial

This has a a nice layer of flavors. Steeping times posted are the minimum, especially with the orange peel. Use the orange peel later for candying, in a salad, or leave it in the bottle for interest.Ginger, Allspice, Nutmeg, and or Cinnamon are fine spices to use.

• Ready In: 1008 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 32
• Yields: 1 bottle

Ingredients

• 2  cups  crushed blackberries
• 3  cups brandy
• 1 1⁄2 cups honey
• 1  orange peel, remove pith
• 1  teaspoon  baking  spices

Directions

1. 1. Add crushed blackberries to brandy in a wide mouthed juice bottle.
2. 2. Let steep for 2 weeks in a dark corner. Shake bottle briefly each day.
3. 3. Strain liquid from blackberry/brandy solution. Use a coffee filter for a second straining.
4. 4. Add back to clean bottle with honey, spices, and orange peel. Close and shake well.
5. 5. Let steep for a month minimum. Strain and add back peel if you like. Shake occasionally to mix up harmless deposits from the honey.