Almond Liqueur

* Exported from MasterCook II *

ALMOND LIQUEUR

Recipe By : Homemade in the Kitchen
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beverages

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound almonds -- shelled
2 cups vodka
1/2 vanilla bean
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon glycerin (found in drugstores)

Coarsely chop the almonds by hand or in a food processor (a blender will
produce too fine a chop). This should yield 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 cups chopped
nuts. Combine the nuts, vodka, and vanilla bean in a 1-quart Mason jar. Seal
the jar, shake to mix, and set it aside in a cool, dark place for at least
10 days. Strain the liquor through a fine sieve into a 4-cup glass measuring
cup and discard the residue in the sieve. Rinse the sieve and the Mason jar
thoroughly. Fit the sieve with a damp coffee filter and strain the flavored
vodka back into the jar. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Continue
to boil for 2 minutes, until a clear syrup forms. Remove the pan from the
heat and cool to room temperature. When the syrup is cool, add it to the
Mason jar. Add the vanilla and glycerin. Seal the jar and shake it gently to
blend. The liqueur can be transferred to a decanter. The Almond Liqueur
should be ready to drink in 2 or 3 days and has a shelf life of 2 to 3 months.

YIELD: 2 cups

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