• Diana Barry's Favourite Raspberry Cordial •

- Large saucepan - Measuring cups - Wooden spoon - Potato masher - Wire strainer - 2 packages frozen unsweetened raspberries (600 g) - 1 1/4 cup sugar (300 mL) - 4 cups boiling water (1 L) - 3 lemons

*Note* Results may vary

1) Put the unthawed raspberries into the saucepan and add the sugar.

2) Cook over medium heat, stirring once in a while, for 20-25 minutes, until all the sugar has dissolved.

3) With the potato masher, mash the raspberries and syrup thoroughly.

4) Pour the mixture through the strainer, making sure you extract all the juice. Discard the pulp.

5) Squeeze 2 of the lemons and strain the juice. Add it to the raspberry juice.

Reference: Macdonald, K. (1988). The anne of green gables cookbook. Toronto, ON: Seal Books.
McCabe, K. & Heilbron, A. (1999). The lucy maud montgomery album. Markham, ON: Fitzhenry and Whiteside Limited.

Last updated: December 25, 2005
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