Creme De Cassis (Currant Liqueur)

Method

1. I

   You will also need: 2 Quart mason jars.

2. II

   Phase one:

3. III

   Remove currants from stems and wash.

4. IV

   Fill two quart jars with currants three-quarters of the way to the top.

5. V

   Pour eau de vie or vodka over the currants until the jars are nearly full.

6. VI

   Seal jars and let sit.

7. VII

   Note: currents are usually available at the end of July; they should sit in the jars until early December.

8. VIII

   Phase Two:

9. IX

   In early December (or in 4 to 6 months), empty the contents of the two jars into a sauce pan.

10. X

    Bring to a boil.

11. XI

    Strain the juice.

12. XII

    Measure the quantity of juice.

13. XIII

    For every quart of juice, add one quart of sugar and one cup of eau de vie or vodka.

14. XIV

    Combine in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and simmer briefly till sugar is dissolved and mixture is syrupy (about ten minutes).

15. XV

    Pour into sterilized jars or bottles.

16. XVI

    Seal.

17. XVII

    Note: It is ready to drink at this stage, but it only gets better as it sits.