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Berry Saft

Berry Saft

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring blackberries and water to a boil in a large pot until blackberries softened, about 15 minutes. Off heat, mash berries using a potato masher.
  2. 2 Line a sieve with cheesecloth; place over a large pot. Strain mashed berries through cheesecloth-lined sieve; let sit until all liquid has drained through cheesecloth, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in 1 pound sugar per ½ gallon drained blackberry juice. Bring blackberry juice mixture to a boil; cook until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Skim off any residue on top.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, inspect jars and lids for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water. Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Pack hot saft into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly. Store in the refrigerator.

By Heather Green

Sliwkowka Czyli Nalewka ze Sliwek (Polish Purple Plum Liqueur)

Sliwkowka Czyli Nalewka ze Sliwek (Polish Purple Plum Liqueur)

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
3088 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place plums in a glass carboy used for brewing. Pour in 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons rectified alcohol and 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons vodka. Seal and store in a cool, dark place for 5 weeks.
  2. 2 Stir sugar into the carboy. Seal and store in a cool, dark place for 4 weeks.
  3. 3 Strain liqueur through a sieve lined with muslin cloth. Pour liqueur into bottles, seal, and store in a cool, dark place for at least 3 months before using.

By olenka

Glühwein

Glühwein

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, sugar, and cinnamon in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
  2. 2 Cut one orange in half; squeeze juice into sugar mixture. Push 5 cloves into each orange peel; add to the saucepan. Simmer over low heat until thick and syrupy, 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Slice remaining orange; set aside for serving.
  4. 4 Remove mixture from heat; stir in wine. Discard orange peels and cinnamon stick.
  5. 5 Ladle into mugs and garnish with reserved orange slices.

By ELSE

Instant Russian Tea

Instant Russian Tea

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine both drink powders in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Mix in sugar, tea powder, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves until well combined.
  4. 4 Divide mixture among three pint-sized jars.
  5. 5 Write the following instructions on three gift tags: "Place 2 to 3 rounded teaspoonfuls into a cup, add boiling water, and serve."
  6. 6 Seal the jars and attach the gift tags.

By Laura

Sweet and Sour Borscht Shooters

Sweet and Sour Borscht Shooters

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beets and their juices, 3/4 cup vegetable broth, 1/2 cup sour cream, lemon juice, and sugar into a blender. Blend until smooth; thin with more vegetable broth, if desired. Taste and season with salt as needed.
  2. 2 Transfer borscht to a bowl. Cover and chill at least 3 hours or overnight.
  3. 3 Whisk borscht; spoon 3 to 4 teaspoons into each shooter. Top each shooter with about 1/2 teaspoon of sour cream.

By Lillian Julow

White Peach Sangria

White Peach Sangria

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine white wine, peach vodka, lemonade concentrate, and sugar in a large pitcher; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add sliced peaches, red grapes, and green grapes.
  2. 2 Refrigerate sangria until well chilled and flavors have blended, at least 2 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Serve over ice, and use a slotted spoon to include sliced peaches and grapes with each serving.

By FOODINC5

White Sangria

White Sangria

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine peach Schnapps, Cognac, sugar, sliced oranges, and sliced mangos in a pitcher; stir and chill for at least 1 hour.
  3. 3 Pour fruit mixture into a large punch bowl; stir in chilled white wine and ginger ale.
  4. 4 Serve sangria in glasses with some sliced fruit.

By WIFIE

Authentic German Cheesecake

Authentic German Cheesecake

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
450 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. 2 Mix together sugar, cornstarch, and flour; set aside.
  3. 3 Combine cream cheese and cottage cheese; beat with an electric mixer at high speed until smooth and fluffy. Beat in softened butter. Gradually add sugar mixture, beating until combined.
  4. 4 Add eggs one at a time, blending well and scraping down the bowl after each addition. Stir in lemon juice and vanilla and mix just until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Turn off the oven; let cheesecake rest in the oven with the door closed for 2 hours. Remove and cool on a wire rack. Chill for 4 hours or overnight.

By MISS ALIX

Gluehwein (German Mulled Wine)

Gluehwein (German Mulled Wine)

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour wine into a large pot and set over medium heat. Let it warm up until steam rises from the surface, but do not allow it to boil. Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, lemon juice, and sugar; stir to dissolve sugar. Float orange slices on the surface. Warm over medium heat for 5 minutes, being careful not to let it boil. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Pour through a colander to remove orange slices and whole spices. Serve hot, or refrigerate and reheat gently just before serving.

By Eurocook

Hot Mulled Wine

Hot Mulled Wine

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Stir water and sugar together in a saucepan until sugar dissolves. Add lemon, cloves, and cinnamon stick; bring simple syrup to a boil and cook until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Strain simple syrup; discard lemon, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Return simple syrup to the saucepan.
  4. 4 Stir wine into simple syrup; heat until hot but not boiling, 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Serve flecked with nutmeg.

By Jess

Authentic German Bread (Bauernbrot)

Authentic German Bread (Bauernbrot)

4.6

Prep
180 min
Cook
120 min
Total
3180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 First, make the sourdough starter. Crumble the yeast into a large bowl. Whisk in 1 quart of warm water and 2 tablespoons of sugar until dissolved. The water should be just slightly warmer than body temperature. Gradually whisk in 4 cups of flour, continuing to mix until all lumps are gone. Cover with a dish towel, and let sit for 24 hours at room temperature.
  2. 2 After 24 hours, stir well, cover, and let stand another 24 hours. It will be a thin, light-colored sourdough which is then ready to use.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, stir together the rye flour, remaining 4 cups of all-purpose flour, salt and sugar. Mix in the sourdough starter using a wooden spoon, then stir in 2 cups of warm water. I transfer the dough to a heavy-duty stand mixer to mix the first couple of minutes, then it can't handle the heavy dough and I start using my hands by turning the dough out onto a floured surface. A clean countertop works best. Knead the dough, adding a few tablespoons of water at a time if it is too stiff. Fold the dough over, pull it apart, whatever you can do to get it kneaded up good. Total kneading time should be 15 to 20 minutes to get a smooth dough. Place the dough in a large bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, 1 to 2 hours.
  4. 4 When the dough has risen, scrape it out of the bowl and back onto a floured surface. Knead for about 5 minutes. This is important to activate the gluten. Shape into 1 or 2 long loaves. Place on baking sheets, and let rise for about 1 hour, or until your finger leaves an impression when you poke the bread gently.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Bake the bread for about 45 minutes for 2 loaves, 1 1/2 hours if you made one big loaf. Don't worry if the crust is dark. The bread will be delicious and so will the crust. Cool completely before cutting. I always freeze half.

By Petra

Authentic Horchata

Authentic Horchata

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
615 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grind rice into very fine, cornmeal-sized pieces using a blender or coffee grinder.
  2. 2 Transfer ground rice to a medium bowl, pour warm water on top, and drop in cinnamon sticks. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Remove the cinnamon sticks. Place mixture back in the blender and puree until as smooth as possible.
  4. 4 Line a sieve with a couple layers of cheesecloth and strain the mixture. Squeeze cloths to extract as much flavor as possible.
  5. 5 Stir in milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until sugar has dissolved. Chill completely, at least 2 hours.
  6. 6 Serve over ice, garnished with cinnamon.

By Teira H

Classic Spanish Sangria

Classic Spanish Sangria

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Refrigerate orange, lemon, lime, wine, rum, and orange juice until cold.
  2. 2 Slice orange, lemon, and lime into thin rounds. Place in a large glass pitcher. Add rum and sugar. Refrigerate to allow flavors to blend, about 2 hours.
  3. 3 Crush fruit lightly with a wooden spoon. Stir in wine and orange juice. Adjust sweetness as desired.

By Lisa

Sangria (Red)

Sangria (Red)

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine rum and sugar in a large pitcher until sugar is dissolved; add apple slices, orange slices, lemon slices, and lime slices. Slightly crush fruit against bottom of pitcher to extract some juice.
  2. 2 Add wine and orange juice to the pitcher; stir. Add lemon-lime soda just before serving; stir.

By themistycat

Mr. Big's White Sangria

Mr. Big's White Sangria

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
375 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put oranges, lemons, and limes in a large punch bowl; pour sugar over fruit. Add tequila; stir gently with a wooden spoon. Set aside to soak 6 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Add ice to the punch bowl; add white wine, Champagne, and club soda. Stir; serve immediately.

By FNYDM4

Glogi

Glogi

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot, combine the water, sugar, cloves, cinnamon, and raisins. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and stir in the wine, lemon juice, and orange juice. Heat through, but do not boil. Remove the cinnamon stick. Ladle into cups, and serve with sliced almonds and the boiled raisins.

By KIRSII

German Twists

German Twists

4.4

Prep
60 min
Cook
15 min
Total
225 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine flour and salt in the bowl of a food processor; pulse once or twice to combine. Scatter butter over flour; process until butter is thoroughly mixed into flour mixture, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Whisk yeast mixture, sour cream, egg yolks, egg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; pour into food processor. Pulse several times just until dough starts to hold together and cleans the sides of the bowl (do not overmix). Transfer dough to a work surface; divide in half. Form each dough half into a thick disk; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours to overnight.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line several baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. 5 Sprinkle a work surface generously with sugar. Roll out 1 dough disk into an 8x16-inch rectangle; sprinkle dough generously with sugar. Fold dough over in thirds, letter-style. Repeat rolling, sugaring, and folding two more times. Roll out dough into a 4x14-inch rectangle, about ¼-inch thick. Repeat process with second dough disk.
  6. 6 Cut strips from short sides of dough rectangles about ½- to ¾-inch wide. Place strips onto the prepared baking sheets, twisting and slightly stretching strips or form into horseshoe shapes.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cookies will puff up a bit to reveal delicate layers. Cool cookies on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

By Eliserae

Potato Plum Dumplings

Potato Plum Dumplings

4.6

Prep
35 min
Cook
20 min
Total
175 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Scrub potatoes, and place them into a large pot with enough water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 40 minutes. Drain, and cool. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel, and press through a ricer into a large bowl. Set aside to cool. This part of the process can be done as much as one day in advance.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mix together the prepared potatoes, salt, egg, and 1 tablespoon of butter until well blended. Gradually stir in the farina, and then the flour. If dough is still wet, more flour can be mixed in. Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead until smooth, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Split open each plum where it cracks, and remove the pit. Replace each pit with a sugar cube, and close.
  4. 4 On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into twelve 3 inch squares. Place one plum into each square, and bring the corners around to the top. Pinch together all of the seams to seal.
  5. 5 Bring a large pot of water to a slow boil. Place about 4 dumplings into the water at a time. Once they float to the surface, continue to cook them for about 5 more minutes. Transfer cooked dumplings to a covered bowl, and keep warm.
  6. 6 Melt the remaining 1/2 cup of butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in bread crumbs, and 1/4 cup of sugar. Continue to cook and stir until browned. Remove the bread crumbs to a plate, and roll warm dumplings in the mixture until entirely coated. To serve, place a dumpling or two on a plate, sprinkle with a little sugar and a little extra melted butter, if desired.

By LINDA MCLEAN

Swedish Christmas Glogg

Swedish Christmas Glogg

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gently simmer the red wine, port wine, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and orange peel in a large pot set over medium-low heat. Stir in the sugar, rum, and brandy. Continue simmering 5 minutes more, stirring to completely dissolve the sugar, and the mixture is steaming but not boiling.
  2. 2 Mix the raisins and almonds together in a bowl.
  3. 3 To serve, ladle into coffee cups or Swedish-style small glass or ceramic mugs. Garnish each cup with a spoonful of the raisin and almond mixture.

By Myleen Sagrado Sjdin

Old-Fashioned Swedish Glögg

Old-Fashioned Swedish Glögg

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat port wine in a large stockpot with a lid over medium heat until just below the simmering point. Add bourbon and rum; heat until just below simmering. Save the bottles and their caps for storing leftover glögg.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place cinnamon stick, orange peel, cloves, and cardamom pods in the center of the cheesecloth square. Gather edges of the cheesecloth and tie with kitchen twine to secure; set aside.
  3. 3 When wine mixture is very hot but not boiling, carefully light it with a long-handled match. Wearing a heatproof cooking mitt, carefully pour sugar into the flames; let mixture burn for 1 minute. Place the lid on the stockpot to extinguish the flames and turn off the heat. Let mixture cool, covered, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Add the cheesecloth spice bundle, raisins, and almonds to warm wine mixture; let it cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  5. 5 Strain cooled glögg and reserve the raisins and almonds.
  6. 6 To serve: Pour glögg into a saucepan and warm over medium-low heat until hot but not simmering, about 5 minutes. Ladle 3 ounces of warmed glögg into a small coffee cup or a small Swedish-style glögg mug, and garnish each serving with a few reserved raisins and almonds.

By Judy

Wolf's Light Irish Cream

Wolf's Light Irish Cream

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons water, cocoa powder, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Let cool and stir in 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.nn
  2. 2 Whisk confectioners' sugar, both amounts of dry milk powder, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Simmer mixture until smooth and thick, stirring often, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool and stir cream of coconut into milk mixture.nn
  3. 3 Combine chocolate syrup, milk mixture, Irish whiskey, half-and-half, instant coffee, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and almond extract in a blender; blend on high speed for 30 seconds. Bottle mixture and refrigerate. Liqueur will stay fresh in refrigerator at least 2 months. Shake bottle well before serving.nn

By Bruce "Werewolf" McLaren

Sangria! Sangria!

Sangria! Sangria!

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix red wine, brandy, triple sec, lemonade concentrate, orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar together in a bowl. Add orange, lemon and lime slices, and maraschino cherries.
  3. 3 Serve immediately over ice, or refrigerate 8 hours to overnight for best flavor. For a fizzy sangria, add club soda just before serving.

By HJACOBY

Apfelkuchen (Apple Cake)

Apfelkuchen (Apple Cake)

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish or a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. 2 Beat 2 ¼ cups flour, milk, 1/4 cup sugar, yeast, 6 tablespoons butter, vanilla extract, and 1 pinch salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high until dough is smooth, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Spread into baking dish and press dough up the sides. Press apple slices into dough.
  4. 4 Mix 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup flour, candied lemon peel, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1 pinch salt in a bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup butter with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. 5 Sprinkle over apples. Allow dough to rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  6. 6 Bake in preheated oven until cake is golden brown and apples are tender, about 35 minutes.

By Adrienne Gardner

Cranberry Wassail

Cranberry Wassail

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saucepan or pot, combine cider, cranberry juice, lemon juice, pineapple juice, orange slices, cloves, honey, sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer; add nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. 2 Serve warm and garnish each cup with mint and an orange slice.

By Miss Blurton

Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich)

Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich)

3.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine flour, yeast, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, 3/4 cup milk, and 3 tablespoons butter in a large bowl. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 15 to 20 minutes. Place in a well-greased bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled.
  2. 2 Punch down dough. Roll out to a 1/2-inch thickness. Spread into a greased 8-inch square baking pan. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Melt 3 tablespoons butter and confectioners' sugar in a saucepan. Add almonds and 1 tablespoon milk. Remove from heat, and stir in honey. Spread evenly and carefully onto dough. Allow dough to rise for an additional 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until crust turns golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. 5 Dissolve cornstarch in a little milk. Combine 1 1/2 cups milk, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon sugar in the top of a double boiler. Heat while stirring until thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add in beaten egg, and keep stirring for about 2 more minutes, or until thick. Remove from heat and stir in extract. Chill, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Beat whipping cream with cream of tartar until stiff. Fold into chilled pudding.
  6. 6 Cut cooled almond bread into 1 1/4x2-inch rectangles; slice each one horizontally into halves. Fill with pudding mixture. Chill, and serve cold.

By Carol Chung Chi Wa

Black Forest Layer Cake

Black Forest Layer Cake

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottoms of two 8-inch round pans with parchment paper circles. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  2. 2 Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk, until combined. Pour into prepared pans.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely. Remove paper from the cakes. Cut each layer in half, horizontally, making 4 layers total. Sprinkle layers with the 1/2 cup kirshwasser.
  4. 4 Cream butter in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Add confectioners sugar, pinch of salt, and coffee; beat until smooth. If the consistency is too thick, add a couple teaspoons of cherry juice or milk. Spread first layer of cake with 1/3 of the filling. Top with 1/3 of the cherries. Repeat with the remaining layers.
  5. 5 Whip cream in a separate clean bowl until stiff peaks form. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 tablespoon kirshwasser. Frost top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with chocolate curls made by using a potato peeler on semisweet baking chocolate.

By Valinda

South Carolina Sweet Tea

South Carolina Sweet Tea

4.5

Prep
1 min
Cook
10 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Using an electric coffee maker, Place the 3 tea bags in the strainer basket (not in the pot). Brew the tea as you would coffee. Pour the sugar in a gallon pitcher. Pour in the hot tea. Continue to run coffee maker with the tea bags until you have enough tea to fill the pitcher. Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate.

By Deanna Ross

Flavored Milk Syrup

Flavored Milk Syrup

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan over medium high heat, combine sugar and water. Cook, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Stir in drink mix powder.
  2. 2 To serve: Stir 1 tablespoon syrup into 8 ounces milk, or to taste.

By Leo M Lalande

Root Beer Float Ice Pops

Root Beer Float Ice Pops

3.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar and evaporated milk in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, about 12 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and slowly stir root beer into milk mixture until fully incorporated. Pour root beer mixture into 24 ice pop molds; freeze until solid, 8 hours to overnight.

By higgie2006