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Spiked Blackberry Coulis

By Miriyam Glazer and Phyllis Glazer

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1 1-pound bag frozen unsweetened blackberries, thawed
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons semidry white wine (such as Chenin Blanc)
6 tablespoons (about) sugar, divided
3 whole cloves
2 Turkish bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon brandy

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place berries, wine and 4 tablespoons sugar in blender; puree. Pour into medium saucepan. Add cloves, bay leaves, and allspice. Bring to simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 8 minutes.

    Step 2

    Strain into medium bowl. Discard solids in strainer. Whisk in brandy; sweeten with remaining sugar, if desired. (Can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill. Rewhisk before using.)

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