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    Home ยป Christmas Baking

    Boozy Fruits: Alcohol-Infused Fruit

    Published: Dec 2, 2022 by Louise-Claire Cayzer ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท This blog generates income via ads ยท 2 Comments

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    A rich array of dried fruits, soaked in liquor and left to infuse for weeks! What could be more Christmassy? These Boozy Fruits are an essential part of the Christmas preparation plans. They are also very useful for all kinds of desserts and cakes, and make wonderful edible presents.

    Boozy fruits in a pretty jar with a spoon in it. this recipe

    Every year at Christmas I make a huge batch of dried fruits soaked in brandy or whisky, or similar, ready to make all the classic cakes and puddings I'll need. It makes me feel all festive and cozy, plus if you make extra and put it in a jar, it makes for excellent gifts for foody friends and family.

    Dried Fruit infused with alcohol is an essential part of making this Vegan Christmas Cake, or you can use them in my Granny's Famous Rum Balls made Vegan. They're also lovely added to pastries or just plopped on icecream.

    Jump to:
    • ๐ŸฅƒIngredients
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸณInstructions
    • ๐ŸฅซStorage
    • โ—Top tip
    • FAQ
    • ๐Ÿ“– Recipe
    • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Comments

    ๐ŸฅƒIngredients

    You can customize the Boozy Fruits to your own tastes. Rum, Brandy, Frangelico.. Cherries, Sultanas or Dates can all be boozed up!

    Dried fruits and a bottle of liquor.

    Dried Fruits

    Choose from a variety of dried fruits or just choose a single one for an elegant single-note effect.

    • Raisins (especially good with rum)
    • Currants (Traditional mixed with raisins, dried orange peel and brandy to make Christmas cake with)
    • Dates (especially good with Hazelnut or Chocolate Liquor)
    • Dried Apricots (very nice with Orange Liquor)
    • Prunes- Good with Whisky
    • Dried Cherries (Amazing with Brandy)
    • Dried Cranberries (craisins) (Whisky or Brandy)
    • Dried Orange Peel- Extra amazing with Orange Liquor

    The Booze

    Choose a vegan liquor! Fortunately, many of the types that are suitable are naturally vegan, but do check!

    • Brandy
    • Rum
    • Whisky
    • Coffee Liquor (eg Tia Maira)
    • Triple Sec /Orange Liquor -( eg Grand Marnier or Cointreau)
    • Hazelnut Liquor-(eg Frangelico -as pictured)

    I would suggest against using creamy-style liquors or gin.

    ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸณInstructions

    Chop any larger fruits and make sure they don't have seeds inside.
    1. Prepare your fruits by chopping up any larger pieces and checking for pips.
    A shot of a bowl of dried fruit with liqueur being poured over.

    2. Put all the fruit into a bowl that has a cover (or a jar) and pour over the alcohol.

    Leave the fruits covered in a cool dark place (on a shelf in the pantry is fine) for at least 48 hours.

    If you are using them in cooking, you can now use the fruits.

    If you want to give away the fruits, or save them for later cooking, decant into clean, dry jars and close the lids.

    Hint: If you are giving the Boozy Fruits as gifts, 'top up' the amount of liqueur in the jar so it looks luxurious.

    ๐ŸฅซStorage

    Ideally use the fruits up within 3 months. They are of course, already dried and are now pickled in alcohol, so in theory will keep for years, depending on how strong (what proof) the liqueur is.

    โ—Top tip

    If you're not sure what to do with any extras left over at the end of all your festive baking, they make delicious toppings for ice-cream!

    FAQ

    Are boozy fruits suitable for children?

    NO! Do not feed these to anyone who is underage, this is a treat for grown ups!

    What alcohol is suitable for infusing dried fruits?

    Whisky, Brandy and Rum are all good for infusing with dried fruits.

    Are Boozy Fruits vegan?

    If you choose vegan alcohol (check with the manufacturer) they are vegan.

    Dried fruit in a jar with liqueur.

    If you love this recipe, please share this post with your friends on Pinterest or Facebook, or tag me on Insta! Don't forget to also please comment and star โญthis recipe too!

    Love & Vegan Yummies, Louise xx (P.S. Follow me on Insta and Tik Tok!)

    ๐Ÿ“– Recipe

    Dried fruit in a jar with liqueur.

    Boozy Fruits

    Louise-Claire Cayzer
    Dried fruits infused in liqueur for baking with or giving away as edible presents.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 minute min
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    Total Time 2 days d 6 minutes mins
    Course Baking
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    Servings 20 portions

    Equipment

    • Sealable Jars

    Ingredients Note:

    For accuracy, I measure all ingredients in metric as standard, then convert and test the recipe for American cup measurements etc.

    (Heads up Aussie and UK readers- your measurements in cups are sometimes different, so please use metric or check you have the correct cup and spoon type!!)

    Ingredients

    • 1000 g (2.2 lb) Dried Fruits (Eg raisins, craisins, dates. See main post for ideas)
    • 500 ml (2ยผ cups) Liqueur (Eg Rum, Brandy or Whisky)

    Instructions

    • Chop any larger fruits and remove seeds (eg with dates0
      1000 g Dried Fruits
    • In a large bowl, pour over the liqueur.
      500 ml Liqueur
    • Cover and leave for at least 48 hours. Use or put into clean glass jars and seal until needed.
    • If desired, top up the jars with extra liqueur.

    Notes

    Dried Fruits

    Choose from a variety of dried fruits or just choose a single one for an elegant single-note effect.
    • Raisins (especially good with rum)
    • Currants (Traditional mixed with raisins, dried orange peel and brandy to make Christmas cake with)
    • Dates (especially good with Hazelnut or Chocolate Liquor)
    • Dried Apricots (very nice with Orange Liquor)
    • Prunes- Good with Whisky
    • Dried Cherries (Amazing with Brandy)
    • Dried Cranberries (craisins) (Whisky or Brandy)
    • Dried Orange Peel- Extra amazing with Orange Liquor

    The Booze

    Choose a vegan liquor! Fortunately, many of the types that are suitable are naturally vegan, but do check!
    • Brandy
    • Rum
    • Whisky
    • Coffee Liquor (eg Tia Maira)
    • Triple Sec /Orange Liquor -( eg Grand Marnier or Cointreau)
    • Hazelnut Liquor-(eg Frangelico -as pictured)
    I would suggest against using creamy-style liquors or gin.
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    1. Jacqui says

      September 17, 2023 at 9:04 am

      5 stars
      Have made blackberry whisky, vodka and gin liqueur. Can I use these blackberries when making a cake?

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      • Louise-Claire Cayzer says

        September 18, 2023 at 6:20 pm

        Oh that sounds delicious. I think you could use the blackberries when making a cake for sure. I would choose a cake recipe that has ripe or frozen fruit in it, rather than dried fruit, and use whatever quantity it specifies.

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