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Autumn Blackberry Syrup

A sweet blackberry syrup

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/autumn-blackberry-syrup • Posted by EmmaInOtherland

This recipe uses fresh blackberries foraged in autumn when they grow abundtantly in hedgerows. Frozen blackberries can also be used thawed. This sweet fruity syrup can be used on pancakes, icecream, desserts and also in cocktails. The recipe can be adjusted according to the amount of blackberries you have. Pretty bottles of syrup also make great gifts.

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

0 h 30

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

This recipe uses fresh blackberries foraged in autumn when they grow abundtantly in hedgerows. Frozen blackberries can also be used thawed. This sweet fruity syrup can be used on pancakes, icecream, desserts and also in cocktails. The recipe can be adjusted according to the amount of blackberries you have. Pretty bottles of syrup also make great gifts.

Instructions

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    Collect together your ingredients and equipment

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    Wash and rinse the blackberries. Put them in a pan with 2 tablespoons of water.

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    Soften the blackberries over a low heat

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    Mash with the spoon while softening the blackberries over a low heat. Once there is a good amount of liquid, remove from the heat.

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    Pour the blackberry pulp and liquid in to a conical sieve over a bowl. Mash the pulp in order to strain the most liquid.

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    Pour in to a jug. If there is not enough liquid, top up with water to 200ml and add the sugar. The sugar should be half as much as the liquid by volume.

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    Return the liquid to the pan and dissolve the sugar over a low heat.

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    Pour in to a sterilised glass bottle and enjoy served over desserts, pancakes and cocktails. Keep the syrup in the fridge once open. Pretty bottles of these also make great gifts.