Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
The leaves may be falling from the trees, but summer is still in our souls. This sassy little liqueur relies on whatever fruit is handy and has a spicy little kick that will keep you warm all winter.
Allspice Dram is the secret ingredient in all the hottest fall cocktails, and it's easy to make at home. Crushed Jamaican allspice berries and cinnamon are infused into dark rum, then mixed with a brown sugar syrup to make a spicy liqueur.
I couldn't resist canning plum pie filling! Now all I need to do is open jar, dump in shell and bake! I made with yellow plums, but you can use purple too. FYI a bit much sugar, BUT I use it as simple syrup...
