Fruit-infused Christmas gin

Name: Fruit-infused Christmas gin
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 3x250ml bottles
Ingredients: 1 pear (red, if possible); 4 red apples; 120g dried pears or dried apples; 1 litre decent quality gin; 3 fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)

Portion size: Makes 3x250ml bottles
Hands-on time 20 min, plus 7-10 days infusing
Difficulty: easy

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Say it with homemade gin this Christmas! Use flavoursome apples and pears to make this decadent fruit-infused Christmas gin recipe as a gift.

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Before you start

Decorate Kilner bottles with strips of paper doily and patterned ribbon or tape. You can use the off-cuts of the doilies to stick onto luggage labels for a special touch.

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Ingredients

1 pear (red, if possible)
4 red apples
120g dried pears or dried apples
1 litre decent quality gin
3 fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)

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Method

Core and slice the pear and apples and put with the dried fruit in a large sterilised jar (see Know-how).
Pour the gin over the fruit, seal the jar and give it all a good shake. Store in a cool, dark place for 7-10 days – the longer you leave it the darker and more intensely flavoured it will be.
Strain the gin into 3 x 250ml sealable bottles (see tip). Insert a sprig of fresh rosemary, if you like. Seal and decorate with festive ribbons.
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Quick wins & tips

Don’t throw away the soaked fruit. Store in a container in the fridge, then serve with Greek yogurt as a light pudding.

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To sterilise jars and lids, wash them in soapy water, rinse and leave to dry. Put them in the oven at 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4 for 10 minutes, then remove and allow to cool before filling.