Stephanie Henkel (author) from USA on September 09, 2013: Glimmer Twin Fan - This is so easy! You're not using yeast and you're not venting the CO2. Good luck with your blackberry brandy next year and enjoy! You’ll get less, but it will be prettier. Maybe someone can explain this in more detail? Set it on a tray with low sides in case it bubbles over during the fermentation. Susan Zutautas from Ontario, Canada on September 04, 2013: I love blackberries! ♡ Yes we cheated and tried it after it was strained. Is this something I should abandon now? I'm surprised that your efforts haven't exploded. Thanks for sharing this great tip. Adding yeast to the mix would probably speed up the process, but I've never tried it. Make sure that you keep the area weed free. Please click here for more information. Thanks! It will be best after about three months. Shop Blackberry Merton Thornless at J Parkers. :). Plant in prepared soil, with a hole large enough to firmly hold the module. Do not use chlorinated water. Bill Yovino - I don't believe that macerated fruit is fermented. It might not have had enough sugar in it...it shouldn't be getting moldy. Best wishes to all, Hi I love this simple, EZ recipe, thank U. Picking, washing, and packing the jar took about 1.5 hrs (most of it picking). Each droplet is filled with juice and has one tiny, edible, seed in it. Fermented, alcohol, whatever, it sounds good to me Stephanie! Can … They are also grown on a commercial scale in the U.S. Well, I followed the directions on the frementation, strained it twice (window screen, then cheesecloth), then added 1 cup of vodka & 1 cup of brandy and just enough water to make a full gallon - IT WAS AMAZING! Voted up for useful! Available to buy online in the UK. You will need to allow about 180cm’s plus in width for a single Blackberry, Tayberry or Hybrid Berry. It was fun, and I will do it again! Stephanie Henkel (author) from USA on October 23, 2018: Sylvia - I'm so pleased that your blackberry wine was a success! Don't know what to tell you on that. ‘Loch Tay’ AGM:A widely grown blackberry which has upright thornless canes. Shop Loganberry Thornless at J Parkers. Cover with plastic wrap. Yum! :) I believe that we just decided it had fermented long enough at three weeks, but it won't hurt to let it sit longer. Suzie from Carson City on October 10, 2013: UP...interesting & useful! Many brandy recipes call for the addition of vodka or even brandy to bring up the alcohol content of fruit flavored brandies. Thanks for stopping by to read and comment! What a great recipe and looks easy too. Does straining it stop the process? Answer: I think the sweetness is normal. 6. Thanks for your comments and the pin! Liz Elias from Oakley, CA on September 04, 2013: I'll have to inform my back-fence neighbor of this--he has a large planting of blackberries, from which he already makes blackberry wine. Did you cheat and have a taste of that lovely blackberry brandy before your three months were up? Cut back any dead or wayward shoots in February/March and mulch annually in March. Maybe a 1/2 or 1/3 cup of everclear and 1 cup of brandy. Do you have any suggestions on how to improve my brandy's flavor? Good luck with your blackberry brandy...save me some! I'm sure you can find some pointers if you do an internet search. Blackberry brandy sounds great. If you’re using a gallon sized jar, use about a cup of sugar. Answer: I think layers of 1-2" would work well. Thank you fir sharing. I look forward to reading many more of your hubs, happy to be following you. Adding a known wine yeast will give more consistent results. Tillsontitan - It is so easy to make Homemade Blackberry Brandy. But they are worth it! Just made some blueberry Brandy. You made me smile this morning, for sure! FourishAnyway - How lucky you are if you have access to wild blackberries! It's a matter of personal preference. But instead of covering the top w/ plastic wrap, I used a rubber glove as an air lock. Good luck with the blackberry brandy, too! I was most concerned with the safety factor. Brandy is fortified, and I’ve seen many recipes that call for an addition of vodka to bring up the alcohol content. These recipes simply call for the addition of fruit and sugar to a quantity of spirits. Kari Poulsen from Ohio on September 11, 2017: I really want to try this! How does this make alcohol without any yeast or anything? ya wanna make. The lower postal rates range from £2.80 - £5.70, will be applied to smaller orders of the lighter plants like currants, raspberries, gooseberries, blackberries, asparagus and strawberries … How to Grow Boysenberries. Jill Spencer from United States on September 12, 2013: Your illustrations are delightful! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Stephanie Henkel (author) from USA on July 16, 2014: fenjam - Good luck with your brandy! What ratios should be used to make blackberry brandy? I'll have to try this. Kathryn Stratford - So glad you found this recipe of interest! In the wild, blackberries are found in hedgerows, along roadsides, and in fields that have been allowed to become overgrown. I would not abandon the project. Blackberry season lasts from June to September. Or is what I saw yeast growth? How do I stop it so that I can bottle it? Thanks for your comments! Jenny & Joe. When I make my peach brandy (which you would also probably consider wine), I do not cover it tightly, and also stir frequently in the beginning. I have a friend who swears by it for warding off the flu. I estimate we will end up with 13-15 gallons if the birds don't beat us to them. Glad you enjoyed the blackberry brandy recipe! (Any wine shop can recommend a good strain to you)That being said its all what works for you and some pretty good country wines are made just like you did it. Last year we got 20 gallon bags. Voted up and more. Stephanie Henkel (author) from USA on September 06, 2013: Bill Yovino - I don't have the fancy equipment, but I have seen lots of bubbles! I'd love to have some fresh blackberries right now! Billybuc - LOL - Well, you can still enjoy those beautiful blackberries with some cream and sugar! This was just an amazing hub about blackberries. Answer: I would let it be until the fermentation stops on its own. 11. You can look them up on the internet if you wish, but I haven't ever used them and can't advise you on their use. Blackberries (Rubus fruticosus) are a perennial shrub covered with thorns. and are known as brambles. Old family recipes make the most satisfying meals and are always a hit with family and friends. I've discovered this hub too late for this year's crop, but I'll remember it for next year! Are you sure you're making brandy and not just macerated fruit? My wife, who is NOT a brandy fan and skeptical of my food experiments, thought it was fantastic! Press down with your ladle to dampen the sugar, but don't mix it just yet. Plant in either full sun or in partial shade. I do love blackberries so I'd live to try thus sometime! My recipe came from an old-timer whose “brandy” I’ve enjoyed. They are a bramble bush, so they spread extensively if you let them. Boysenberries are a hybrid of the raspberry family. Thanks for the read and your votes and comment! If you think you haven't used enough, just sprinkle it on top. A super hub. Thanks for stopping in to read and thanks for your comments! There are soft fruits that can enjoy life on the shady side too – most notably Blackberries and their near relatives the Tayberry. The fruits are pinkish red with sweet, yellow, juicy flesh. Water freely during growing season. I'd like to try this. My husband says that in his family, it was used "medicinally" as a cure for colds. :) Thanks for your comments and the share! I have the 3rd and final gallon left to bottle. Both of them are good not sure why they tasted so different other than size of jars. Audrey Howitt from California on September 04, 2013: DzyMsLizzy - Blackberry wine sounds delightful, too! Fortified wine is called Port in most cases. Be Sure Fermentation Has Stopped Before Bottling! Nothing! There's always a good crop of blackberries near my home. Thanks for the recipe. Voted and pinned. Gotta try that! I'll take any suggestions. I appreciate your taking the time to comment here as I think my article will be better after the changes are made. bottles with ceramic tops? R W Walpole Ltd is a long established horticultural business propagating a wide variety of soft fruit plants. Well, i got my jar going this evening. Thanks. Cover top with plastic wrap and put lid loosely on the jar. "......Now see, what an unexpected PLUS I found in your hub. Lay the lid loosely on top and store in dark place. Joan J is supplied bare rooted. Once the canes have fruited and died, they should be cut back to just above the ground. In an effort to be more accurate, I will add a note explaining the difference between wine and brandy. You may also have the mixture foaming over the top of the jar. Thank you so much for posting this recipe. Pick as many ripe blackberries as you can get your little hands on. Deadhead as necessary to prolong flowering. This is an awesome recipe. Do you think I should let it continue to ferment until it is done or should I strain it anyway at the end of the three weeks. We used two different size jars the 3gallon jar was like a smoother sangria wine with little more alcohol probably. I prefer not to do that. The alcohol content of wine ranges from 8-20%. Will pin this Steph, it will I'm sure get lot's of hit's & repins..cheers. They will keep in a refrigerator for a few days. I don't know how I went all these years without making it. Blossom is frost resistant. The berries have a short shelf life, so plan to use them quickly. Stephanie Henkel (author) from USA on July 29, 2014: Steve DeStefano - I don't know the chemical process. Blackberry can be planted in any average quality soil, as long as it is well drained. When making my peach brandy, I've tried it with yeast and without yeast. The yeast converts the sugars to alcohol with a by-product of carbon dioxide gas which is vented. Wash the crock or jar with hot soapy water and rinse well. Answer: I'm surprised that it's tart. Don’t remove the overripe berries, they’ll just add sweetness…mmmm…. I have a huge hedge in the back yard im looking for stuff to try also i was thinking about racking the brandy after i try it so ill have left over brandy in the berrys after this is my first time so i hope it goes well! Mary from Cronulla NSW on October 09, 2013: Wow when I found this just had to comment..this is fantastic and love the idea of strawberries & blueberries..and have to say that is such a great idea to do your own drawings, very creative of you!! For an extra special treat, how about some Blackberry Brandy? The berry is formed by a collection of droplets that are attached to a central stem. We have been supplying fruit trees since 1927 and have one of the largest ranges of fruit plants available to purchase online All of the UK's favourite soft fruit plants grown in … Blackberry bush. Can flower up to 5 weeks earlier than other older varieties of fuchsia, and will continue flowering all season. The UK’s best known plum, raised in 1840 and grown commercially. I love blackberries, so I am interested in trying this out sometime. The final layer should be sugar. Bare rooted plants For More Information Click Here. Rebecca Mealey from Northeastern Georgia, USA on July 14, 2014: We have lots of blackberries this year! I just know that the sugar and the fruit juices eventually ferment and produce the alcohol. Thanks for stopping in to read and comment! All varieties are suitable, Oregon Thornless, Bedford Giant and Merton Thornless get my vote. Sounds delightful! Linda Bryen from United Kingdom on September 08, 2014: Stephanie, I love this hub, we just have about blackberries ripening everywhere at the moment, so I will have a go at doing your recipe for Blackberry brandy. Answer: No. Stephanie Henkel (author) from USA on September 12, 2013: The Dirt Farmer - Thanks, Jill! Have one gallon of blackberry juice (berries processed down to juice only) in the freezer. Voted and pinned. Also known as 'Rubus fruticosus', Merton Thornless is an exceptionally manageable and vigorous fruit, yielding some of the largest blackberries of any variety. We have alot of wild berries on our property and there is only so much jam, pies, ect. 3. And thank you Stephanie, although it looks like its been about a year since she posted. Begonia Illuminations Apricot Shades in Trays, Learn how to plant Decorative Dahlia bulbs. That extra alcohol has to be added at the end or it will kill the yeast. My wife and I picked 4 gallons of blackberries today. CraftytotheCore - How lucky you are to have all of these berries growing right in your backyard! Your illustrations were just darling. Too much rain. Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on September 03, 2013: Well, Steph, it I weren't an alcoholic I just might try this. Stephanie Henkel (author) from USA on September 09, 2014: liesl5858 - Thanks for stopping by, and good luck with your blackberry brandy! Here’s all you do: 1. Thank you, Stephanie, for a very sweet memory!...UP+++. Be sure fermentation is complete (no more bubbles rising to the top when you stir) before bottling or you could have bottles break or explode. Easy to grow and ideal eaten fresh or for culinary purposes. After a few days, you'll notice bubbles when you stir. Good luck with it! Stephanie Henkel (author) from USA on October 10, 2014: AliciaC - How lucky you are to have access to fresh blackberries! When I make wine, the fermentation container is fitted with a special fixture that lets CO2 out but doesn't allow air in. If you want it really clear, you can strain through coffee filters. Kathryn from Windsor, Connecticut on September 05, 2013: I have never made this, or even thought of making it, but it looks pretty easy! As for the venting part a lot of old timers used a balloon pricked with a pin- it lets the co2 out but seals when the fermentation pressure drops. Sprinkle a layer of sugar over the blackberries. Stephanie Henkel (author) from USA on January 16, 2017: No, I've always used fresh blackberries. Also, you're making wine, not brandy. Top pruning tip: Spring is the best time for pruning blackberry bushes. What do you think? Pour a cup or two of water over the top. Randomcreative - I think this would go well in sangria...or just by itself! Thanks for sharing this with us, and have a great day! Let it ferment and follow the remaining directions. The fermentation takes place either way, although the yeast makes it happen faster. Can anyone help? As the alcohol content rises, fermentation will stop. Heavy cropping. As noted earlier in this article, a true brandy is fortified with spirits and has a much higher alcohol content than wine. Brandy is fortified, meaning it contains more than 16% alcohol, which is higher than yeast can tolerate. Smooth, velvety, rich blackberry flavor and just enough kick. I am so going to try this! After first week, stir once each week for three more weeks, then strain through cheesecloth. Ideal for hanging baskets, Fuchsia Time after Time is a very pretty, trailing variety with delicate mid pink sepals to the palest blush pink corollas. Question: My blackberry brandy came out tart, what can I do? That will sometimes work and sometimes give you a very unpleasant result. Enjoy your homemade brandy and be sure to share with your friends... they'll love you for it! Rebecca Mealey from Northeastern Georgia, USA on September 04, 2013: This sounds really cool to do. Raspberry and blackberry plants are self-fertile and will have good fruit production as a single plant. Go ahead and decorate the lids with fabric covers. I'm always amazed at how much CO2 is generated during fermentation. I believe that there is naturally occurring yeast on the berries that aids the process of converting the sugar to alcohol. On a trip to Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, we happened to be camping in late August just at the time the blackberries were ripening. It was much quicker than the blackberry pie filling or jam I'm made before. Still fermenting. ... Blackberry Merton Thornless (Ribes Fruticosus) | 3L Poly Pot by James McIntyre & Sons. This is the best year I've ever seen for wild blackberries! Linda Bryen from United Kingdom on September 08, 2014: Stephanie, I love this hub, we just have about blackberries ripening everywhere at the moment, so I will have a go at doing your recipe for Blackberry brandy. Rose Clearfield from Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 04, 2013: I'd never thought about making brandy before, but you make it seem so simple. 8. Although I do not know the alcohol content of my blackberry brandy, it's probably in the range wine and not true brandy. We still have jam so I'm going to try your brandy recipe. The recipe included here is called "Brandy" by those who make it. A+ Plants Graded by crown size from traditional runner beds, these carefully selected plants represent 25-30% of the plant crop. 2. Stephanie Henkel (author) from USA on October 10, 2013: fpherj48 - How lovely that reading about my Blackberry Brandy recipe brought back good memories of your Dad! No matter how hot it was, we would wear long pants, socks and sturdy shoes and long sleeved shirts when we headed out blackberry picking. Bottoms up and enjoy! Due to post-Brexit regulations, we have been forced to suspend the shipment of items to Northern Ireland. Ralene Martinez from Garden Valley, California on September 01, 2014: I am only on day 3 and i stirred it for the first time and I saw mold specks starting on the surface. Repeat layers until jar is about 1-2 inches from the top. I love to use brandy in sangria and bet that this version would be perfect for that. It produces berries which are slightly longer than a raspberry, with a sharper, tarter flavour. Stephanie Henkel (author) from USA on February 20, 2014: Chef-de-jour - Blackberry and apple pie? You’ll have a lovely gift for a friend or relatives at holiday time. Wikimedia Creative Commons - Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License; Wild blackberries on the olympic peninsula. Sounds dangerous. Stephanie Henkel (author) from USA on September 05, 2013: DDE - Thank you for stopping in to read and comment! A Google ingyenes szolgáltatása azonnal lefordítja a szavakat, kifejezéseket és weboldalakat a magyar és több mint 100 további nyelv kombinációjában. We have several rates that apply to UK mainland addresses. If you have city water, then use bottled water. This layer should be about an inch high. Voted up, useful, awesome, interesting and shared. I also love blackberry brandy but find few that are really delicious so opted to give it a try. Sharon Smith from Northeast Ohio USA on September 04, 2013: Well this was enjoyable Steph! Stephanie Henkel (author) from USA on July 07, 2016: Redsimp - Good luck with your blackberry brandy! Be careful of thorns when picking blackberries! Capsicum variety (Birds-eye chili, Thai chili, Chilli is UK spelling) Kochchi miris, cochchi miris This is a very hot chili with a Scoville index of 50,000 t0 100,000 compared to the value for common Bell Pepers (sweet pepers) with a Scoville Index of … We didn't add any extra alcohol to either of these. Ceramic topped bottles can be found on Amazon ... or you can buy and drink Grolsch Beer (from Holland) and keep the bottles. Here are some of Stephanie's favorites. I've let them grow back. I used to make apricot brandy years ago. It's wonderful that you have your own supply of fresh blackberries! My mixture is nearing the end of its time and it is still fermenting. If the berries are large, you might want to squish them down to eliminate air space. Looks good! Depending on the size of your jar or crock, you should have used about 3 lbs. 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