Whilst chatting with Father In Law about foraging (after my bramble haul) I mentioned sloes - he said there were several in the woods at the bottom of their garden. I was all set to pick them next time I went round; however, as if by magic Hubby appeared on Saturday with a huge bag of them that Father In Law had kindly picked for me. I was going to make sloe vodka, as I don't like gin, but after speaking to Sister she assured me that it doesn't taste of gin as it completely transforms into a delicious liqueur.
I used the recipe from the River Cottage Handbook.
It couldn't be easier - sloes, sugar and gin!
I now have to leave it till Christmas but the recipe states that the longer you leave it the better it will taste. If I can manage to keep it and not drink it, I just need to remove the sloes after 3 months. (Yikes, that will be Christmas Eve!)
Even since Tuesday the colour is a deep plum colour after shoogling every few days.
Have a lovely weekend.
Bakebakegirl
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