Berryaquavit Recipes

SIMPLE BERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the frozen fruit and the sugar in a small saucepan. Set the heat to low, stirring occasionally, until the berries have softened. This should take between 5-10 minutes.
• Once the berries are mostly thawed, increase the heat to medium. Mash them with a potato masher and stir constantly while the liquid simmers for about 2 minutes.
• Pour the warm mixture over vanilla ice cream or let cool and then serve with the dessert of your choice. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Enjoy!

BERRY AQUAVIT

Steps:

• Place berries in a wide-mouthed jar and pour in vodka. Seal jar.
• Let stand at room temperature for 6 to 8 weeks, until the full flavor has fully developed.
• Strain vodka into a container and add simple syrup.
• Transfer to a one-liter bottle and add some fresh berries for garnish.
• Seal bottle and store in the freezer.
• Serve ice-cold, in shot glasses.

BERRY PRESERVES

Steps:

• Combine berries and sugar; let stand until juices begin to flow, about 10 minutes.
• Bring slowly to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
• Add lemon juice, if using.
• Cook rapidly almost to gelling point.
• As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking.
• Remove from heat.
• Skim foam if necessary.
• Ladle hot preserves into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Adjust two-piece caps.
• Process 15 minutes in a boiling water canner.
• Yield: about 4 half pints.