Apple Cordial Liqueur Recipes

APPLE CORDIAL LIQUEUR

Steps:

• 1. In a large jar with a screw-type lid, combine apple, brandy, sugar and cinnamon; cover tightly. Invert jar. Let stand for 24 hours. Repeat turning process till sugar dissolves. Store in cool, dark place for 4-6 weeks. Strain through cheesecloth into bottles; cover. Makes 2 1/2 cups.

APPLE CORDIAL

Steps:

• Place the apples into a large saucepan and add enough water to cover.
• Bring to the boil and allow to simmer uncovered until the apples have broken up and look frothy/pulpy. Add more water as necessary. (This took just over two hours.)
• Place a muslin cloth or clean tea towel over a large bowl, place a strainer on top and pour in the apples. Allow to sit until all the liquid has flowed though to the bowl. Do not squeeze the pulp. (This took about 1 hour.)
• Prepare the jars or bottles by washing with warm soapy water, rinsing and placing in the oven on low (just above 100°C) for at least 30 minutes.
• Transfer the strained liquid to a large pan and add the sugar (adjust the quantity to taste) and tartaric acid. Simmer for 15 minutes.
• Pour into the sterilised jars and seal. Allow to cool then store in the fridge.
• To serve, mix a small amount (to taste) with plain or sparkling water.

APPLE BRANDY CORDIAL

Steps:

• I remove the seeds because I think they make it bitter if left in the apple.
• I don't use top shelf brandy, I use a less expensive brandy but not the cheapest either, something in between.
• I use a glass gallon screw-top jar.
• Combine all ingredients and place cover on tightly-invert jar, I always place it in a large pan, just in case it might leak.
• (although, this has never happened) Let jar stand 24 hours, turn jar upright and let stand another 24 hours.
• Repeat process until sugar dissolves.
• Store in a dark, cool place 4-6 weeks.
• Strain through cheesecloth into decanter.
• Note: I always use very dark red sweet apples and I think that it is the dark red skin that gives the brandy a nice color.

PARADISE APPLE (THANKSGIVING COCKTAIL RECIPE WITH BOURBON, APPLE CIDER, AND RIESLING)

Steps:

• To make the fig-infused honey syrup, warm honey, dried figs, and ½ cup water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring to completely dissolve honey. Keep warm 10 minutes, lowering heat if needed to avoid coming to a simmer. Do not let boil. Remove from heat, let cool, covered, 10 minutes. Pour fig mixture into a blender and blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a resealable jar. Makes enough syrup for about 10 drinks; store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
• To make the cocktail, add bourbon, riesling, St-Germain, apple cider, lemon juice, and fig-infused honey syrup to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a stemmed cocktail glass, coupe, or small wine glass. Garnish with apple slice (or dehydrated apple slice) and serve up.

HOMEMADE APPLE LIQUEUR OR APPLE SPICE LIQUEUR

Steps:

• 1. 2 1/2 pounds apples 2 cups vodka 2 cups brandy 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup water Cut apples into wedges, put in jar. Pour vodka and brandy over apples. Cap and age in a cool place for one month. Strain and filter. Combine sugar and water, boil, cool. Combine liqueur and syrup into aging container, age for a month. Strain as needed. Variation: Spiced apple. Add two cinnamon sticks, 10 whole cloves, remove spices when filtering/squeezing apples. *I used a very large pickle jar to age the liqueur. You can buy decorative empty bottles from any beer making store. I used large canning jars and decorated the tops.
• 2. Cut apples into wedges, put in jar. Pour vodka and brandy over apples. Cap and age in a cool place for one month. Strain and filter. Combine sugar and water, boil, cool. Combine liqueur and syrup into aging container, age for a month. Strain as needed.
• 3. Variation: Spiced apple. Add two cinnamon sticks, 10 whole cloves, remove spices when filtering/squeezing apples.
• 4. *I used a gallon sized canning jar to age the liqueur. You can buy decorative empty bottles from any beer making store. I used pint canning jars and decorated the tops to give as gifts.
• 5. Gift basket A wonderful addition to a wine set with wine decanter. Then tuck in some aged cheese and homemade crackers.

APPLE CORDIAL

Steps:

• In a canning jar, combine apple, sugar and cinnamon.
• Pour brandy over, mix well.
• Cover with lid, Invert the jar daily until sugar is dissolved; about 4 days.
• Store in cool dark place for 4- 6 weeks.
• Strain through cheesecloth before bottling.