French Sodas Blueberry Strawberry Or Raspberry Recipes

FRENCH SODAS (BLUEBERRY, STRAWBERRY OR RASPBERRY)

Steps:

• Boil the sugar and water until it begins to dissolve. Add the berries and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes. The berries will turn to mush and the liquid will thicken.
• Strain over a bowl keeping the juice and discarding the fruit. Cool completely and refrigerate until ready to use.
• To make a French Soda: Fill a tall glass with crushed ice. Pour over 1/4 part of the berry syrup. Pour over with sparkling water. Add a splash of half-and-half (or to taste). Serve with as straw which is used to gently stir the mixture together.

SORBET DE FRAISES ET DE FRAMBOISES - STRAWBERRY & RASPBERRY

Steps:

• Hull the fruit, save a dozen whole berries for garnish.
• Liquidize or mash them and pass them through a fine sieve to remove pips.
• Beat in the sugar until dissolved, add water (if using) and strained lemon juice and pour into a freezing container.
• Freeze for 40 minutes.
• Remove and beat with a "silver" or "wooden" spoon and freeze again for 4 hours.
• Serve in tall glasses.
• Garnish with whole berries.

TRI-BERRY JAM

Steps:

• Combine the berries and lemon juice in a stockpot; crush fruit slightly. Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. , Remove from the heat; skim off any foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.