Comments on: quince brandy

By: Quince « Bilberry Hill

Quince « Bilberry Hill — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:37:46 +0000

[...] I’ve plumped for a quince brandy. It was a perfect fit, I had 6 quinces and a bottle of brandy I’d hoped to make haw [...]

By: Kylie of Thin Crust Deep Dish

Kylie of Thin Crust Deep Dish — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:37:52 +0000

Oh my goodness, your gift recipients are the luckiest. I can’t even imagine how terrific these will smell. I just got some containers for homemade gifts today. Actually, I got them at Fishs Eddy, which you might want to visit on your NY trip. It would be a great stop en route to City Bakery, which is right down the street.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:17:24 +0000

I have many friends who would appreciate spirited gifts such as these. My mom and I also decided on handmade gifts this holiday season. Perfect timing, my dear

By: Julia

Julia — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:53:49 +0000

That’s it. I’m going to have to have a quince tree.

By: Kate @ Savour Fare

Kate @ Savour Fare — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:00:01 +0000

I gave this as Christmas gifts last year! I’m not a huge fan of the star anise — I think it’s a little overwhelming. I added a couple of cardamom pods, but I love the idea of vanilla.

By: Brooke

Brooke — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:20:14 +0000

This looks great and is inspiring me to make holiday gifts! Would you suggest substituting any other fruits in here? Apple? I’m just trying to think of local fruits I can get my hands on right now…

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:27:16 +0000

Intriguing holiday idea. I have done fruit infused wines but never liqueurs. I will have to try this out.

By: D. @ Outside Oslo

D. @ Outside Oslo — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:44:39 +0000

Ashley, those are really beautiful. I imagine that the jars sitting in the windowsill must be quite pleasant to look at.

Having made a bay leaf rosolio, limoncello, etc., this past summer, I’d like to encourage your readers to give liqueurs like this a try. They’re incredibly easy to make, but so special to share with friends and loved ones.

I have a bottle of grain alcohol in my bar, just waiting for the perfect ingredients to infuse. I might have to search for some decorative little bottles and start working on presents!