BLUEBERRY-APPLE CORDIALS

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For those times when you buy as many quarts of berries as you can carry, then don't know what to do with them, preserve them into drinkable form.

Provided by Nicole Rucker

Categories     Bon Appétit     Brandy     Blueberry     Berry     Summer     Lemon     Cocktail     Spritzer     Drinks

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fresh blueberries
1 wide strip lemon zest
2 cups applejack brandy (such as Laird's Jersey Lightning)
Simple syrup (for serving)
Sparkling wine or club soda (for serving; optional)
Special Equipment
One 32-ounce jar; 3 layers of cheesecloth

Steps:

  • Combine blueberries, lemon zest, and brandy in jar and seal tightly. Let sit in a cool dark place, shaking jar daily, until mixture is a deep purple color, about 1 month.
  • Strain mixture through cheesecloth into a pitcher or large bowl (do not press on solids or mixture will become cloudy) and add simple syrup to taste. Chill until cold, about 30 minutes. Serve cordial in small glasses.
  • To make a spritzer, place 1 oz. cordial in a flute and top off with sparkling wine.
  • Do Ahead
  • Strained cordial mixture can be made 6 months ahead. Cover and keep chilled.

Hasaan Hassan
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I love the combination of blueberries and apples in these cordials. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I also like that they're not too sweet.


Ali Razaraza
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These cordials are so good! I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect way to use up leftover blueberries and apples.


Alexandria Robison
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I made these cordials for a brunch party last weekend, and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They're really easy to make, and they're so delicious. I highly recommend them.


Altaf Gee
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These cordials are delicious! The flavors of the blueberries and apples are a perfect combination. I also love the spices that are added. They really give the cordials a nice warm flavor.


wajid koko
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I love these cordials! They're the perfect way to use up leftover blueberries and apples. I also like that they're not too sweet. I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit.


Ehis Omorodion
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These cordials are so good! I made them for a potluck last weekend, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them, and I even got asked for the recipe. They're really easy to make, and they're so delicious. I highly recommend them.


Glynis Ann Kwon
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I was looking for a new recipe to use up some blueberries and apples I had on hand, and these cordials fit the bill perfectly. They were easy to make and turned out great. The flavor is perfect, and they're not too sweet. I'll definitely be making th


Joan Fadero
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These cordials are delicious! I love the combination of blueberries and apples, and the spices give them a nice warm flavor. I made them for my family for dessert last night, and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


Jo Cole
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I've made these cordials several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and always turn out perfectly. I love the way the blueberries and apples complement each other, and the spices add just the right amount of flavor.


Nizam Farooqui
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These Blueberry Apple Cordials are a delightful treat! The combination of sweet blueberries and tart apples is perfect, and the addition of cinnamon and nutmeg gives them a warm, comforting flavor. I made them for a brunch party last weekend, and the