Brandied Holiday Fruit
Elevate your holiday celebrations with this luxurious Brandied Holiday Fruit, a festive, make-ahead treat that combines the rich flavors of dried apricots, cranberries, golden raisins, and cherries with warm spices and citrusy orange zest. Soaked in a fragrant blend of brandy, cinnamon, and cloves, this flavorful medley is perfect as a topping for desserts like ice cream or yogurt, a filling for baked goods, or served straight from the jar as a boozy, sweet delight. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe blossoms in flavor the longer it sits, making it a wonderful addition to your holiday table or a thoughtful edible gift. Indulge in this holiday classic, and discover the perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and warmth that embodies the spirit of the season. Keywords: brandied fruit, holiday recipes, festive desserts, make-ahead treats, edible gifts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried apricots
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 cup Golden raisins
- 1 cup Dried cherries
- 1.5 cups Brandy
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 4 Whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the brandy, orange zest, cinnamon stick, and whole cloves. Heat over medium-low heat until warm but not boiling, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to steep while preparing the fruit.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried apricots, dried cranberries, golden raisins, and dried cherries. Mix well to evenly distribute the fruits.
Optional: If you'd like a sweeter mixture, sprinkle in the brown sugar and toss to coat the fruit evenly.
Strain the warm brandy mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the cinnamon stick and cloves. Pour the strained liquid over the dried fruit mixture.
Add the vanilla extract (if using) and stir well to ensure all the fruit is coated with the brandy mixture.
Transfer the mixture into an airtight container or glass jar. Allow the fruit to soak in the brandy mixture for at least 24 hours, stirring occasionally. For a deeper flavor, let the mixture sit for up to 3 days.
Serve as-is, as a topping for ice cream or yogurt, or as a flavorful mix-in for baked goods like fruitcakes or muffins. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2261 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.4 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 119 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 356.7 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 298.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2391 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
