An Indian, my very first carving!
Skull made out of a pie pumpkin
Monday
Fruit Preserved In Your Favorite Wine
If you are working with a Swing Top Jar then you close it all the way and you are ready for storage.
You want this to sit in a cool dark place until the sugar dissolves, maybe about 2 weeks or so... Once that's done you have a nice addition for Sangria, or even a dessert. or if you like you can drink it on its own or mix it with ice and blend it to have a great frozen drink.
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| STRAWBERRIES IN VODKA AND MOSCATO |
Sangria has become a very popular beverage and its very simple to make. All you need is fresh fruit simple syrup a nice wine and a touch of hard alcohol, and there your have it... sangria!
I've made this at many different parties and gatherings and its been a great conversation drink.
So now that you have some idea what sangria is all about I'm going to let you in on something I do to give a great touch to this great drink and desserts as well.
Alcohol Preserved Fruit
Fresh Fruit (any fruit of your choice except ones like bananas, berries work the best)
Fresh Fruit (any fruit of your choice except ones like bananas, berries work the best)
Wine
Alcohol
Sugar
First things first, get a jar with a lid (a new clean lid that has not been used before) and sterilize it in gently boiling water. ***Important Note: place a wire rack on the bottom of the pot so the jars do not break.*** Once that's done take your fruit and clean it well and fill the jar. When you've reached maximum capacity then you pour in the sugar, a little bit less than a 1/4 of the jar. Tap the jar to let any of the bubbles out, then place the lid on the top.
If you are working with a Swing Top Jar then you close it all the way and you are ready for storage.If you are working with a Mason Jar then you place the inner lid on top of the jar and and screw the outer ring on till tight, but loosen it by one turn. You will then take the jar and place it in a pot with simmering water until the lid pulls in and does not pop up when you press it down. Once that has happened you will then grab the jar with a pair of rubber ended tongs and remove from the water to a dry towel. Twist the lid closed let cool and there you have it.
You want this to sit in a cool dark place until the sugar dissolves, maybe about 2 weeks or so... Once that's done you have a nice addition for Sangria, or even a dessert. or if you like you can drink it on its own or mix it with ice and blend it to have a great frozen drink.
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| There are countless numbers of frozen drinks you can create with fresh fruit |
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