Wild Blackberry Cordial
The other day I read about elderberry cordial, which is essentially a non-alcoholic fruit syrup that is delicious when added to sparkling water. Since there are tons of wild blackberries available around the area (as previously mentioned when I made my blackberry jam), I thought “Hey, I bet blackberry cordial would make great soda.”
It does.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups blackberries
- 2 cups sugar
- Water as needed
Directions:
In a large stock pot add berries one layer at a time and crush with a potato masher or whatever you have handy (I used a ladle but all the while I was imagining how much easier it would have been with a potato masher). Add the sugar once all berries are in and mashed, and set on high heat until mixture boils. If it’s not very soupy, then add some water. Reduce heat to low and simmer for a few hours until seeds start to separate from the fruit. Keep adding water if the mixture reduces and add sugar if you like it sweeter. When you have the flavour / consistency you desire, start straining it. Using a fine meshed sieve, strain out the seeds and discard. This will take a bit of time, but the end product is worth it.
Ladle finished cordial into canning jars and store in the fridge.
Tags: blackberry, cordial
August 28 2010 09:27 am | Growing Food and Harvest and Recipes
Garden_Therapy (Stevie) on 28 Aug 2010 at 9:31 am #
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Priscilla Prince on 28 Aug 2010 at 3:20 pm #
That’s very interesting and we love berries! It’s a great way to add flavor to water, I’m sure it was sweet and delicious. Have a great weekend! :)
Kristin on 28 Aug 2010 at 5:00 pm #
Sounds delicious! With blackberries being free and easy to get, this is wonderful to make. I will give it a try.
Dan on 28 Aug 2010 at 8:07 pm #
mm, that looks sinful!
Laura on 28 Aug 2010 at 11:33 pm #
You take the best food photo’s! Their inspirational!
Laura on 28 Aug 2010 at 11:34 pm #
they’re not their. Sigh.
Aaerelon on 29 Aug 2010 at 7:53 pm #
That looks absolutely delicious!
Linda on 29 Aug 2010 at 8:03 pm #
How timely! The wild blackberries on our driveway are ready for the picking. Definitely going to try this recipe. Thanks Stevie.
meemsnyc on 29 Aug 2010 at 9:41 pm #
Oh man, this looks so delicious! I can’t wait until our blackberry plant produces.
Wendy on 01 Sep 2010 at 2:16 pm #
This looks like it would make an AWESOME soda. I love that first photo. Gorgeous.