MomOfOneFunOne Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 AMDG I had to order a new gasket for my pressure canner. While I'm waiting, I thought I'd make a soothing cordial for my kiddo's throat/cough. AND while I'm at it, I could double or tripple and put some up. But no . . . Are you telling me that Marilla Cuthbert just left that raspberry cordial just sitting in the pantry? Anyone have a trusty recipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I just figured the booze was the preservative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 AMDG Mine hasn't any alcohol . . . And neither, it seems, did Marilla's raspberry cordial. But yeah . . . If I were going that route I'd lean on the alcohol. Thx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Sugar is a preservative...although I think it's a short term preservative if the container is open. I assume the sugar and the cool temperatures of the root/wine cellar would keep it a few months without bottling or canning. Perhaps Marillla bottled and sealed her cordials, and that's why she allowed Anne to use it after the Sunday Social used half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I make jam without the pressure canner that lasts for months in the fridge. I would just keep it in the fridge. The alcohol and sugar should be more than enough to keep it good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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