Amanda Sullivan's Recipe

Basic Extracts

Category: Seasonings

4 cups berries, flowers, or leaves
2 cups boiling water
1 cup vodka -- 100 proof

Place berries, flowers, or leaves in an airtight container. Add boiling water and alcohol. Cover tightly with lid, shake and let stand . Strain and bottle liquid.

Variations:
1] APPLE EXTRACT: use about 4 cups chopped apples.
2] BARBERRY EXTRACT: use about 4 cups barberries.