Jeni Wright, Eric Treuille, Le Cordon Bleu

Preserving and Storing whole Fruits in Alcohol

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Le Cordon Bleu Complete Cooking Techniques

By Jeni Wright, Eric Treuille and Le Cordon Bleu

Published 1996

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Alcohol is used to preserve fruits so they can be kept for an indefinite period of time, although it is advisable to use them within a year in case of fermentation.

Choose fruits that are just ripe and in good condition. For a selection of fruit and alcohol combinations, plus some recommended serving suggestions.

Place the prepared fruits in sterilized Kilner jars, and add whole spices, if you like. Pour alcohol into a pan and bring to the boil. Add sugar and stir to dissolve, then remove from the heat and leave to cool. Pour enough of the cooled alcohol into the jars to cover the fruit completely. Seal the jars.