Ratafia—Danish

Ingredients

• two pounds of black cherries
• half a tablespoon of bitter almonds
• a tablespoon of cinnamon
• half a tablespoon of pounded cloves
• a pound of sugar
• half a pint of brandy
• a quart of white wine

Method

1. 1

   Bruise two pounds of black cherries so that all the kernels may be broken; mix with half a tablespoon of bitter almonds, a tablespoon of cinnamon, half a tablespoon of pounded cloves and a pound of sugar; also half a pint of brandy and a quart of white wine.

2. 2

   Stand aside in a covered jar for a few days to infuse, stirring frequently; then pass through filter paper, pour into bottles and cork tightly.

As published

This recipe was extracted from Pan-Pacific cook book (1915) by L. L. McLaren, page 88. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

RATAFIA— DANISH Bruise two pounds of black cherries so that all the kernels may be broken ; mix writh half a tablespoon of bitter almonds, a tablespoonof cinnamon, half a tablespoon of pounded cloves and a pound of sugar ; also half a pint of brandy and a quart of white wine

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