aufgesetzter (homemade german liqueur)

Name: Aufgesetzter (Homemade German Liqueur)
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 500 gram(s) black currants; 250 gram(s) rock sugar; 3 cup(s) grain spirit (32%)

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Marion Wilting

Updated on Jun 8, 2023

This was the homemade liqueur which people around here used to serve guests - and many still do so. You can use other berries, too, and you can also add a vanilla bean. Use some grain spirit with 32% alcohol for authenticity - or, if you don't have it, you can also use vodka.

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prep time 15 Min

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method Canning/Preserving

yield 3 mugs

Ingredients

500 grams black currants
250 grams rock sugar
3 cups grain spirit (32%)

How To Make aufgesetzter (homemade german liqueur)

Step 1

Place the black currants in a large jar.

Step 2

Cover the currants with the rock sugar.
Step 3

Pour grain spirit over it, close the jar and let it sit in a light, warm place for 14 days. After 14 days, keep the jar in a dark, cool cellar for several weeks before pouring the liquid off the fruit.
Step 4

The fruit can be used for baking or Christmas pudding etc.
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