Peach Cordial Recipes

WHITE PEACH CORDIAL

Steps:

• Halve and destone the peaches. Halve the vanilla pods lengthways and scrape out the seeds.
• In batches, place the peaches in a food processor or blender, skin included, and blitz to a purée.
• Spoon the peach purée into a pan and stir in the sugar, lemon juice and vanilla seeds.
• Bring to a simmer over a low heat and let it bubble away for 20 minutes, or until thickened.
• Using a funnel, carefully pour the warm cordial into sterilised bottles or jars, then seal and store in a cool place until ready to use.

PEACH AND BASIL CORDIAL

Steps:

• Put the peaches, basil and 600ml water in a pan, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 40-50 minutes or until the fruit is really soft, mashing gently with the back of a spoon to release the juices. Cool, then strain through a straining bag or piece of muslin, squeezing to release as much juice as possible.
• Measure out 375ml of juice and weigh 75g of sugar (always use a 5:1 juice to sugar ratio). Tip the juice and sugar back into the pan and heat gently, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the lemon juice, then cool. Will keep in the fridge for two weeks. To serve, dilute with chilled sparkling or tonic water, or add to bourbon and ginger beer for a fruity cocktail.

PEACH CORDIAL

Steps:

• In a gallon glass mayonnaise jar, or other type of crock that can be sealed completely, mix all the ingredients and seal with electrical or duct tape so no aid can get in or liquid can evaporate. Shake gently twice a day until the sugar is dissolved (generally takes 2-3 days) then about every other day so that the mixture is evenly flavored. Now the hard part -- Let sit, for 2 months. Then strain through 4 layers of cheesecloth in a colander. After sediment has settled, siphon off the clear cordial mixture and decant. This is really smooth and friends are still asking if I have the recipe. I hope that you enjoy it.

PEACH ICED TEA

Steps:

• Steep tea bags in the boiling water to make a strong tea; discard tea bags. Refrigerate tea until well chilled. Stir together tea and peach nectar in a pitcher. Add mint and lemon slices; refrigerate 1 hour. Add ice, and serve.

BERRY CORDIAL

Steps:

• Pour the sugar into a 1 quart jar. Fill the remaining space with berries, but do not pack down. Fill the jar with vodka so that the berries are completely covered. Seal the jar. Let the jar stand for 2 months, shaking the jar every week. The sugar should dissolve, and the vodka will become colored.
• Strain the liquid through a metal sieve, and then through a coffee filter to remove the fruit. Pour into pretty bottles. Drink as a cordial, or use it to flavor lemonade or iced tea.