Anne of Green Gables Raspberry Cordial
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4.8
Anne of Green Gables Raspberry Cordial
Description
This cordial begins by combining cleaned raspberries with fresh lemon juice in a large bowl. Meanwhile, sugar is dissolved in boiling water, then poured over the berries. The mixture is left to steep in the refrigerator for 24 hours, allowing the flavors to infuse. Once steeped, the liquid is strained through a fine mesh sieve, with optional gentle pressing on solids to extract more juice if a cloudier cordial is acceptable. The strained juice can then be stored and diluted as desired for drinking.
The process preserves the bright raspberry flavor balanced by lemon acidity and the sweetness from sugar. The long steeping time helps extract maximum flavor without extracting bitterness. The preparation requires some large kitchen tools and ample refrigeration space due to the quantity of raspberries and liquid involved.
This cordial is versatile for mixing into beverages or enjoying diluted as a fresh fruity drink. The leftover mashed berries after straining can be discarded or repurposed according to preference.
Ingredients
- 48 ounces raspberries fresh or frozen
- 1/3 cup lemon juice fresh
- 3 cups sugar
- 12 cups water
Instructions
- Clean and rinse the raspberries, then place them in a very large bowl.
- Pour the lemon juice over the berries. Use a large spoon to stir the juice into the berries.
- On the stovetop, heat 12 cups of water and 3 cups of sugar to a boil. Stir till the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
- Pour the boiling water over the raspberries. Allow the water to cool for 1-2 hours to room temperature.Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel that you don't mind staining. Place in the refrigerator to steep for 24 hours.
- Pour the cordial through a fine mesh sieve to strain.
- Push gently on the solids with the back of a spoon, if you wish, to extract more juice. This will produce a slightly cloudy effect in the cordial, which will settle at the bottom of the storage bottle, but it won't change the flavor. If you'd prefer a clearer cordial, do not press down on the solids-- just strain them.
- Once you've strained the juice from the berries, you will find that the leftover berries are mushy and quite sweet. Save them in the fridge, they are terrific served as a topping for ice cream.
- This recipe makes a large batch of cordial, which will store very well in the refrigerator if you use a clean gallon jug. You can easily halve the recipe if you don't need quite so much cordial.
- To serve, mix 1 part cordial with 1 part water or seltzer water. If you prefer a less sweet drink, dilute the cordial to taste. Serve cold.
Notes
- Use 48 ounces (approximately 8 half-pint containers) of raspberries for accurate measurement.
- Large bowls, sieve, and pitchers or containers are necessary due to the volume.
- Steeping the cordial in the refrigerator for 24 hours develops the flavor fully.
- Pressing solids during straining results in a slightly cloudy cordial that settles over time but does not alter taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 16.2mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
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