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Blackberry Sangria
Ingredients
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4
cups fresh blackberries
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3/4
cup sugar
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1 1/2
cups water
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2
750 milliliter bottle rose wine
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1
cup cognac
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1/4
cup lemon or lime juice
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3
cups sliced peaches and/or plums
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Fresh basil sprigs (optional)
Directions
1. For the syrup, in a medium saucepan* combine 2 cups of the berries, the sugar, water, and a dash of salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Strain through a colander, pressing gently without crushing the fruit; discard berries. Cool syrup.
2. For sangria, in a gallon jar or pitcher combine the blackberry syrup, rose wine, cognac, lemon juice, fruit, and a few sprigs of basil, if desired. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours.
3. Serve with ice, additional fruit, and basil. Makes 13 cups (26, four-oz. servings).
From the Test Kitchen
- Tip *Test Kitchen Tip:Use a nonreactive saucepan, such as Teflon-lined, enamel, stainless steel, or silver. The acid in the berries may react with metal.
Nutrition Facts
(Blackberry Sangria)
- Servings Per Recipe 26,
- Calories 109,
- Protein (gm) 1,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 11,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 1,
- Sugar, total (gm) 8,
- Vitamin A (IU) 97,
- Vitamin C (mg) 7,
- Thiamin (mg) 0,
- Riboflavin (mg) 0,
- Niacin (mg) 0,
- Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
- Folate (µg) 8,
- Sodium (mg) 6,
- Calcium (DV %) 10,
- Iron (DV %) 0,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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I used brandy instead, too. Worked out well. I used white zin instead of the rose and really liked it. Plan to use it for a party this weekend.:)
7/21/2011 06:53:23 PM Report AbuseI loved this recipe. I used Brandy instead. It was a little strong, but tasted great! I will definitly be making it again.
7/18/2011 01:14:23 PM Report AbuseI am a latina and I am looking for good Mexican of Spanish dishes in Spanish.. Do you have something like this??.....
8/16/2010 01:41:45 PM Report AbuseI have made this recipe a couple of times and each time everyone...i mean everyone ask me for the recipe. The perfect drink by the pool or on the beach! If you like Sangria you are going to love this one!
11/19/2009 07:32:48 PM Report Abuse