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Vegan

Sticky Betty’s Blackberry Cordial

Sweet, sharp and full of summer flavour, this homemade blackberry cordial is a lovely way to make the most of freshly picked fruit. Delicious mixed with water, milk or frozen into ice lollies, it is a simple recipe that turns a seasonal harvest into something refreshing and full of character.
Difficulty Easy
30 - 40 minutes
Serves 6 - 8 people

Ingredients

  • 500g blackberries
  • 100 to 150g sugar, to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Rinse the blackberries in cold water.

  2. Step 2

    Put the blackberries in a saucepan with enough water to just cover the fruit and slowly bring to the boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the blackberries are soft.

  3. Step 3

    Strain the liquid off into a jug and put the blackberries in a bowl.

  4. Step 4

    Give the saucepan a quick rinse and pour the blackberry juice into it.

  5. Step 5

    Heat gently and when hot (but not boiling), add sugar and stir until it’s dissolved. You’ll need to add the sugar one spoon at a time and keep tasting until you’re happy.

  6. Step 6

    Take the cordial off the heat and let it cool down until you drink it or freeze it.

  7. Step 7

    About the blackberries in the bowl – of course, you can put them on a compost pile or into a food caddy, but you could stir in some sugar or honey and add it to yoghurt or use it to top a dish of ice cream.

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