Ontario Fruit Explorers

["Thomas Olenio" <tolenio@sentex.net>]

 

Hello Biz,

Have you tried a recipe similar to below?  Tom

 

Crème de Cassis

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1 lb	black currants, mashed	500 g
2 1/2 cups	red wine	625 ml
4-5 cups	sugar	1-1.25 L
2-2 1/2	cups vodka or brandy	500-625 ml

 

MAKES ABOUT 8 CUPS (2 L)

Combine the currants and red wine in a ceramic or glass bowl, and leave for at least 24 and up to 48 hours. Purée the mixture in a food processor or blender, and then strain it through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a large saucepan. For every cup of liquid, add 1 cup (250 ml) of sugar. Heat gently, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved. Do not let the liquid come to a simmer, as you don't want to boil off the alcohol. Then leave at the lowest heat for an hour or more, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced a little and become slightly syrupy. Allow to cool. Mix together 1 part vodka or brandy with 3 parts of the cooled blackcurrant-wine syrup, and funnel into clean, dry bottles. Store in a cool place for about at least 2 weeks before drinking.