Medicinal Blackberry Cordial

This drink should be served in small glasses. It's also excellent over vanilla ice cream or soaked into white cake.

Yields about 8 cups

Cooking time: 3–4 hours

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Attention: Minimal

Pot size: 3–5 quarts

3 pounds blackberries

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon mace

1 teaspoon ground cloves

½ cup water

2 cups brandy

1. Combine the blackberries, sugar, and spices in the slow cooker. Mash them together with a potato masher.

2. Add the water. Cover and heat on a low setting for 2 to 3 hours.

3. An hour before serving, add the brandy.

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