HOMEMADE PEACH LIQUEUR: Traditional aroma-boosting method

HOMEMADE PEACH LIQUEUR: Traditional aroma-boosting method
Homemade liqueur is one of the best methods of preserving aromas for delightful gatherings. A refined glass of PEACH LIQUEUR crowns family gatherings, feasts, celebrations, and holidays!
Traditionally, Turkish coffee is the best company along with fruit liqueurs. It is served cold in a small glass to treat your guests very hospitably.
Treat yourself and your guests with a glass of PEACH LIQUEUR, enjoy enriched fruit aroma and heavenly coffee taste together!

Ingredients

1 kg (~5-6) peaches
2 cups (~400 g) sugar
500 ml vodka
500 ml water
6-8 almonds
1 cinnamon stick
1 star anis (optional)
3-4 peach stones and leaves (optional)

Directions

PREPARATION
Syrup:
Place 2 cups of sugar and 500 ml of water in a pot. Boil the mixture for 5-7 minutes, then, set aside and cool down to room temperature.

Peaches:
Choose ripened yet still hard peaches. Thoroughly wash the peaches and drain excess water
Divide each peach into 4 slices and separate the stones
We will use a couple of peach stones and leaves for extra taste

ASSEMBLE
Sterilize a large sealable jar to prevent unwanted bacteria in the liqueur.

Place peach slices, almonds, spices, and 3-4 peach stones in the jar.
Pour the cooled syrup into the jar.
Add 500 ml of vodka into the mixture
(!) Make sure the jar has enough space for fermentation. So, leave 1/3 of the jar empty.
Seal the jar, store it in a cool and dark place for a minimum of 30-40 days.

FERMENTATION
Shake the jar once a day regularly for the first week!
A week later, once the fruits are submerged in the liquid, you can shake the jar once a week during the rest of the process.
Usually, longer fermentation time gives better aroma to the liqueur. However, peaches decay easily. So, I recommend, placing the jar in the fridge if you prefer more than 30 days of fermentation time.

FILTERING & CLARIFYING
30-40 days later, strain the liqueur 2-3 times by using a fine sieve and a few layers of cheese cloth. You can use left-over peach slices for your smoothies or fruit tarts to enhance their taste.
Store the liqueur in the fridge for a couple of days before serving for a mature aroma and transparency.

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