Blackberry Acid
Look for tartaric acida naturally occurring compoundat baking supply or home-brewing supply stores and some health food stores. Without tartaric acid, this acid becomes a syrup. Use this blackberry acid in wine spritzers and iced beverages such as lemonade. Makes about 10 cups.
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Look for tartaric acida naturally occurring compoundat baking supply or home-brewing supply stores and some health food stores. Without tartaric acid, this acid
becomes a syrup. Use this blackberry acid in wine spritzers and iced beverages such as lemonade. Makes about 10 cups.
Ingredients
- 5 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 6 cups bottled spring water
- 1 heaping Tbs. tartaric acid
- 6 cups granulated sugar, or to taste
Preparation
Put berries in a heat-resistant, nonreactive container. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in tartaric acid, and pour mixture over berries. Allow to cool. Cover, and let rest overnight.
Strain berries, pressing only very gently, and discard berries. Pour liquid into a saucepan, and add sugar.
Heat and stir over very low heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, and cool acid. Store in refrigerator for 1 week before using.
To serve, pour 2 ounces or more of blackberry acid over crushed ice in a glass, and fill with still or sparkling water.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 120
- Carbohydrate Content 32 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 0 g
- Fiber Content 0 g
- Protein Content 0 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 0 mg
- Sugar Content 30 g