What to do with the leftovers?

[Jamjar1982]

Hi guys. I have 2lb of damsons and 2lb blackberrys left over from doing standard wines. I was wondering if there would be enough between the two do do a dessert wine or port style wine? Never tried either so any recipes/pointers would be good. Have given up on blackberrys for the year but plenty of good ripe damsons still available if my quantities area bit low. Hope your all having a good autum forage.

Cheers all.

 

[stevej]

I say eat them yum yum :thumb:

 

[Jamjar1982]

Had my fill of blackberrys, and damsons are a bit tart for my liking!

 

[stevej]

Had my fill of blackberrys, and damsons are a bit tart for my liking!

Cant help you on the wine scene But what about a nice jam, or a Damson Gin no idea how to make it though

 

[Jamjar1982]

It's hard to pour jam from a bottle :lol: already got a litre of sloe gin that I made from last years fruit.

 

[stevej]

It's hard to pour jam from a bottle :lol:

Gin isnt :lol: and your username is Jamjar :whistle::grin:

 

[Jamjar1982]

Gin isnt :lol: and your username is Jamjar :whistle::grin:

On this occasion I'm not living upto my name, though I did consider using the pulp from the damson wine to do a jam, I just couldn't be bothered to add to the washing up..

 

[stevej]

On this occasion I'm not living upto my name, though I did consider using the pulp from the damson wine to do a jam, I just couldn't be bothered to add to the washing up..

Have you considered a Damson gin? the reason i ask is a few years ago i was in the lakes and a farm had a board outside saying they sold jam and gin! popped in lovely lady bought 2 bottles and what a drink that was, dont no how she made it but wow it was lovely

 

[Jamjar1982]

To be honest, I find it a bit of a cop out. What's the point if youve got to buy the alcohol?

 

[joknkitsdad]

You've nearly enough fruit, top the D.J. up with red grape juice to make up the gallon. I did the same when I was short of beetroot once, it turned out great.:thumb:

 

[Rincon]

Hi guys. I have 2lb of damsons and 2lb blackberrys left over from doing standard wines. I was wondering if there would be enough between the two do do a dessert wine or port style wine? Never tried either so any recipes/pointers would be good. Have given up on blackberrys for the year but plenty of good ripe damsons still available if my quantities area bit low. Hope your all having a good autum forage.

Cheers all.

Damson Gin and Blackberry Whiskey! Make it more or less the same as sloe gin.

I find Damson tastes slightly sweeter so i cut down the sugar a bit

 

[Jamjar1982]

You've nearly enough fruit, top the D.J. up with red grape juice to make up the gallon. I did the same when I was short of beetroot once, it turned out great.:thumb:

Would that be for a port?. I think Im going for a dessert wine but not made my mind up. (Mostly because I don't know what I'm doing with either and don't have any recipes!) I've got some vintners harvest CY17 yeast for the dessert side. recipes would be very helpful!

Ta.

 

[joknkitsdad]

Don't think you've got enough fruit for a Port, the last Port I made I used about 40 lbs. of fruit for 5 gallons, damsons, brambles, and raspberries, still got a dozen bottles left, saving them for future Christmas's.