Cherry bakewell brandy
- Easy
- June 2023
- Makes about 700ml
- 5 min, plus infusing
This infused brandy with cherries, almonds and vanilla has got all the delicious flavours of a cherry bakewell tart – in booze form.
Has this recipe given you a hankering for cherry bakewell tart? How about this puff pastry number, laced with amaretto?
- Calories
- 60kcals
- Fat
- 0g
- Protein
- 0g
- Carbohydrates
- 2g (2g sugars)
- Fibre
- 0g
- Salt
- 0g
Ingredients
- 150g frozen cherries (or fresh pitted cherries if in season)
- 100g almonds
- 1 vanilla pod, split (optional)
- 4 tbsp light brown sugar
- 700ml brandy
You’ll also need
- 1 litre jar
Method
- Put the cherries, almonds, vanilla (if using) and sugar in the jar, then pour over the brandy. Seal and leave to infuse for at least a week, giving it the occasional shake.
- Give it a taste – if you’re happy with the flavour, strain it back into the bottle using a sieve and funnel. You can add more sugar if you want it sweeter, or leave it to infuse for longer, tasting it each week until you’re happy with the strength.
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