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August 15, 2015 By Janice Pattie 20 Comments

Blackberry and Vanilla Cordial

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bottles of blackberry and vanilla cordial

Foraged or cultivated blackberries are ideal for making this fruity Blackberry and Vanilla Cordial.  You can use fresh or frozen blackberries and a whole vanilla pod, It has a rich blackberry flavour is easy to make and much less expensive than the high-end fruit cordials and you know exactly what went into it.

Bottles of Blackberry and Vanilla Cordial

I love to forage for blackberries or brambles as we like to call them.  I’m fortunate that our farm has plenty of hedgerows close to the farmhouse, so I don’t have any difficulty gathering enough blackberries for crumbles, jams, trifles, and pies.

Blackberries 2016

 

However, most years I gather so many blackberries that I don’t know what to do with them all.  Somehow, I can’t leave free food and feel I have to gather them up and make something.  I often buy premium cordials and they are really quite expensive, so I thought I’d try to make my own cordial.  Blackberry and Vanilla Cordial can be diluted with still or sparkling cold water, it also makes a sweet and warming hot drink, similar to a blackcurrant cordial.  The cordial is also a lovely addition to cocktails, add it to sparkling wine to create a cocktail a bit like a Kir Royale.

Two bottles of Blackberr7y and Vanilla Cordial

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Bottles of Blackberry and Vanilla Cordial

Blackberry and Vanilla Cordial

Janice Pattie
A rich and delicious cordial made from blackberries and vanilla, a great combination of sweet and sharp flavours, very refreshing. 
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Course Drinks
Cuisine British
Servings 1 litre

Ingredients
 

  • 1 kg blackberries
  • 1.5 l cold water
  • 500 g sugar
  • 1 vanilla pod

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the blackberries in a colander, then place in a large pan (I use my pressure cooker, without the lid) with the water.
  • Bring to the boil and boil for 10 minutes.
  • Use a jelly bag, muslin or a clean tea towel and strain the fruit over a clean bowl.  Do not squeeze the bag as it will make the cordial cloudy.
  • While the juice is straining, sterilise your bottles.  Either rinse thoroughly in cold water then place in a low oven for 30 minutes, or use a proprietary sterilising solution and follow the instructions.
  • Return the juice to the cleaned pan and add the sugar and the vanilla pod, unopened as you don't want the seeds in the cordial, heat gently stirring until the sugar has dissolved, then bring to the boil. Skim off any froth on the top and simmer vigorously for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the vanilla pod, rinse and dry for future use, and pour the cordial into sterilised bottles.

Notes

The cordial will keep for up to three months.
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What I really like about this Blackberry and Vanilla Cordial, is that there is still a little sharpness from the blackberries and the vanilla just tempers it, without the cordial needing to be further sweetened.

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  1. belleau kitchen says

    August 16, 2015 at 10:25 am

    this looks and sounds stunning!… I adore cordials but blackberry and vanilla.. win win!

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      August 19, 2015 at 6:48 pm

      Thanks Dom, I'm really into cordials now that I've drastically reduced my alcohol intake!

      Reply
  2. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says

    August 18, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    Lovely combination of flavours. I do enjoy homemade cordials, so much better than shop bought however "posh" they are.

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    • Janice Pattie says

      August 19, 2015 at 8:16 pm

      Thanks Helen, we are enjoying it.

      Reply
  3. Munchies and Munchkins says

    August 18, 2015 at 9:07 pm

    I agree, the combo sounds delicious. I'd love this in a cocktail.x

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    • Janice Pattie says

      August 19, 2015 at 8:19 pm

      Thanks, I think it would make a delicious cocktail.

      Reply
  4. Jane Sarchet says

    August 19, 2015 at 8:04 am

    Love the idea of adding vanilla into a fruity cordial, off to pin this recipe for prosperity! 🙂
    Janie x

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      August 19, 2015 at 8:22 pm

      Aw thanks Janie, I hope you enjoy it.

      Reply
  5. Sisley White says

    August 19, 2015 at 11:14 am

    This looks wonderful Janice! I can't wait to make some. x

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    • Janice Pattie says

      August 19, 2015 at 8:23 pm

      I'm glad you like it Sisley, hope you find some good blackberries to make some.

      Reply
  6. Galina Varese says

    August 19, 2015 at 11:28 am

    Fab recipe, Janice! I love cordials. Pinned for inspiration

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    • Janice Pattie says

      August 19, 2015 at 8:25 pm

      Thanks Galina!

      Reply
  7. Stuart Vettese says

    August 23, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    Ooh, you could go into business with that stuff. Looks really refreshing and full of flavour x

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    • Janice Pattie says

      August 24, 2015 at 9:00 pm

      One bottle finished, two to go, then I will have to go into production, Stuart!

      Reply
  8. Jacqueline Meldrum says

    August 26, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    I didn't realise cordial was so simple to make. I would never have thought of making my own. Bet it tastes lush. It would be amazing in a cocktail with prosecco too.

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    • Janice Pattie says

      August 26, 2015 at 8:17 pm

      It is easy to make, Jac. I'm going to be making a lot more flavours.

      Reply
  9. Sarah James says

    September 1, 2015 at 7:04 am

    What a delicious cordial recipe Janice, I love the addition of vanilla. Can't wait for more of my blackberries to ripen.

    Reply
  10. Choclette Blogger says

    September 5, 2015 at 7:00 am

    Your cordial sounds delicious Janice and it looks so pretty too all bottled and labelled.

    Reply
  11. Eco Gites of Lénault says

    September 12, 2015 at 7:34 pm

    Mmmm – the addition of vanilla sounds divine. I might try it in other blackberry recipes too. #GBBR

    Reply
  12. Lucy Allen says

    September 16, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    Love the sound of this cordial, I may need to add gin though!

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