Boerenjongens - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb raisins
2 cups water
1 cinnamon stick
1 cup sugar
2 cups brandy (use a good brand)

Preparation

In large saucepan, combine raisins, water, and cinnamon stick and bring to a boil.
Turn down heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
Remove from heat and cool.
Stir in brandy, and remove cinnamon stick.
Pour into 4 clean pint jars and seal tightly.
Let stand at least 3 months for the best results.