Guavaberry Wine ( Virgin Islands/St. Martin)

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   Rinse berries with a small amount of water.

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   Clean by popping berries and removing seeds.

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   Rinse seeds, strain and save liquid.

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   Put seedless berries into a large pot, but reserve 1/2-cup yellow and 1/2-cup red berries for later use.

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   Add liquid saved from rinsing seeds into the pot and add brown sugar.

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   Boil mixture until berries are soft.

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   The juice should be a medium syrup consistency or sticky when cool.

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   Mash or grind berries that were saved and mix with strongest old rum available.

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   To the cooled mixture, add prunes, raisins, vanilla beans, sorrel, ginger root and cinnamon bark.

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    Pour into bottles, cork and wire down securely.

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    Store in a dark place or cellar for several months.

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    When guavaberry liqueur is fully ripened (the taste will tell), strain and re-bottle for use.

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    Note:.

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    Be careful - guavaberries can leave a permanent stain.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.