Blackberry Brandy Recipe

Capture the essence of summer with this exquisite homemade blackberry brandy! Made with a bumper crop of fresh (or frozen) blackberries, this recipe is surprisingly simple and yields a rich, flavorful brandy perfect for sipping neat or using in cocktails. Inspired by a BBC Good Food variation of a sloe gin recipe, this recipe is a true taste of summer, ready in just two months. Learn how to transform juicy blackberries into a delightful homemade liqueur that will impress your friends and family. Discover the secret to perfectly balanced sweetness and berry flavor – a must-try for blackberry lovers!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 86410 mins
Calories 3849.8 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Blackberry Brandy

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How to Make Blackberry Brandy

  1. Sterilize three 500ml kilner jars.
  2. Evenly divide 1kg of fresh or frozen blackberries between the three jars.
  3. Add 750g granulated sugar, dividing it equally among the jars.
  4. Pour 1.5 liters of good quality brandy over the blackberries and sugar in each jar.
  5. Seal the jars tightly and shake them well to combine.
  6. Store in a cool, dark cupboard, shaking each jar every other day for one week. Then shake once a week for two months.
  7. After at least two months of steeping, carefully strain the brandy through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean 1-liter bottle, pressing gently on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
  8. Your Blackberry Brandy is ready to enjoy! The flavor will continue to develop and improve with age, if you can resist it!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

994g

Fat

0g

Carbs

90g