Fruit Cordial

[Grant]

Made some Blackcurrant cordial in a same way I did the Blackberry last week  First time making home made drinks and the difference between shop bought and the home is noticeable meaning homemade on tops.

[Grant]

[valmarg]

Do you have a recipe for us to follow? Please!

valmarg

[Grant]

Just played it by taste.  Put about 1lb blackcurrants in the pan use for jam making.  Mashed them.  Added water and sugar, cinnamon stick, 4 cloves.  Boiled for about 30 minutes.  Wanted it thick consistency not set like jam.  Allowed to cool and bottled it.  Think it should be kept in the fridge but I using it every day, so not bothered about that.  Diluted abuted 2 thirds water 1 third cordial.  I fill empty 500ml plastic water bottle each day.  Do find it settles so give it a shake before drinking but make sure top is on or you get what I got the other day, purple spots up my shirt.

[Grant]

Forgot to say to sieve it after cooking.

[johcharly]

Made elderberry cordial today in same way as above, we used a pound of sugar to a pound of fruit. it is delicious. Definately on the agenda for next year!