Wild blackberry syrup

4 pints

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 quarts Ripe blackberries
1½ tablespoon Whole cloves
1 each 3 inch stick cinnamon
1 cup Brandy
2½ pounds Sugar

Directions

Mash berries and strain to extract juice. Measure 2 pints juice. In large kettle, combine 2 pints juice, sugar and spices. Simmer gently 15 minutes. Cool. Strain syrup through several layers of cheesecloth. Add brandy to strained syrup. Mix well. Bottle in attractive containers and cap or cork. If a thicker syrup is desired, cook an additional 10 minutes before adding brandy.

Source: King's Orchards, Plantersville, Texas Shared by: Becci McClain, June 1995 Submitted By BECCI MCCLAIN On 06-11-95

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