Sloe gin & fruit sponge puddings with custard
MasterChef finalist Tim Kinnaird's boozy pud is one Christmas treat that's just for the adults
Sloe vodka
Makes about 1.5 litres
Easy
Prep: -
plus at least 2-3 months maturing
Turn a bounty of seasonal fruit into a fabulous infusion. Our easy homemade sloe vodka makes a delicious gift and is great for using in cocktails.
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- 500g ripe sloes
- 250g golden caster sugar
- 1l vodka
Nutrition: per 25ml
- kcal57
- fat0g
- saturates0g
- carbs5g
- sugars5g
- fibre0g
- protein0g
- salt0g
Method
step 1
Rinse and pick over the sloes to remove any leaves and stalks, then pat dry. Prick the sloes using a stainless steel fork or cocktail stick, and tip into a 2-litre jar, or divide between two smaller jars.
step 2
Add the sugar and vodka, then seal the jar and shake well. Once a day for seven days, give the jar a good shake. Store the jar in a cool, dark place and leave for two to three months.
step 3
Line a plastic sieve with a square of muslin (or use a coffee filter in a cone for a really refined vodka) and strain the sloe vodka through it. Decant into clean, dry bottles, then seal and label. The sloe vodka is now ready to drink but it'll improve and mature over time – so, if possible, make it one year to drink the next.
