SC - OOP Peach cordial recipe

[Sue Clemenger]

Hey, speaking of Estrella, have they settled on A&S categories yet?
- --Maire

Mordonna22 at aol.com wrote:
> 
> Well, it didn't get through on my Yahoo account, so let's try this again:
> 
> Now is the perfect time to put aside cordials for the upcoming Estrella War.
> Here is a very mundane recipe for my favorite peach cordial:
> 
> 1 US gallon peeled, pitted, and sliced peaches (the riper the better, if they
> are just a smidgen past ripe even better)
> 1 US quart granulated sugar
> 8 liquid oz. water
> 3 or 4 cinnamon sticks (or more if you like )
> 1 tsp. whole cloves
> 1/8 teaspoon candied ginger
> 1 liter dark rum
> 
> Puree peaches in food processor.
> Stir in sugar.
> Place in non-reactive container and cover lightly with a cloth.
> Allow to sit overnight, stirring occasionally.
> Add water and spices.
> Bring to a rolling boil over high heat and reduce to a simmer.
> Stirring frequently, allow to simmer for 45 minutes to an hour.
> Add rum.
> Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
> Strain and bottle.
> Store in a cool, dark space for 2 months.
> Siphon into clean bottles, leaving the dregs.
> Repeat last two steps once or twice more.
> Give as presents to court favor.
> or
> Serve chilled in tiny cordial glasses
> or
> Serve over Vanilla Ice Cream
> or
> Use to marinate porkchops or chicken before grilling (yuuuummmmmmmmm)
> This is all from memory, one of my creations, and it's the first time I've
> written it down.  Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
> 
> Mordonna The Cook
> SunDragon
> Atenveldt
> (mka West Phoenix, AZ)
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