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Anne of Green Gables Raspberry Cordial
4.8 from 84 votes

Anne of Green Gables Raspberry Cordial

Anne of Green Gables Raspberry Cordial is a homemade berry syrup made by steeping fresh or frozen raspberries in lemon juice and a hot sugar-water mixture. The result is a sweet, tart cordial that can be diluted with water to serve as a refreshing drink.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
23 hrs 55 mins
Total Time
1 d
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 126 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 48 ounces raspberries fresh or frozen
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice fresh
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 12 cups water

Instructions

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  1. Clean and rinse the raspberries, then place them in a very large bowl.
  2. Pour the lemon juice over the berries. Use a large spoon to stir the juice into the berries.
  3. On the stovetop, heat 12 cups of water and 3 cups of sugar to a boil. Stir till the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
  4. 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.
  5. Pour the cordial through a fine mesh sieve to strain.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 126

% 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.