Basic Fruit Liqueur - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups fruit, cut in halves (or sliced if larger, 500 ml)
1 cup alcohol (250 ml) or 1 cup vodka (250 ml)
2 tablespoons brandy (25 ml)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (125 ml)

Preparation

Place fruit in a clean 1-quart (1 L) jar. Stir in alcohol and brandy. Marinate, covered, for several weeks in a cool, dark place.
Strain through a fine sieve lined with cheesecloth; reserve fruits for another use. Stir in sugar.
Pour into sterilized bottles, cork, label and store in a cool place for at least 4 weeks.