Name: Spiked Blackberry Coulis
Yield: Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients: 1 1-pound bag frozen unsweetened blackberries, thawed; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons semidry white wine (such as Chenin Blanc); 6 tablespoons (about) sugar, divided; 3 whole cloves; 2 Turkish bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon brandy

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1 1-pound bag frozen unsweetened blackberries, thawed

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons semidry white wine (such as Chenin Blanc)

6 tablespoons (about) sugar, divided

3 whole cloves

2 Turkish bay leaves

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1 teaspoon brandy

Preparation

Step 1
Place berries, wine and 4 tablespoons sugar in blender; puree. Pour into medium saucepan. Add cloves, bay leaves, and allspice. Bring to simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 8 minutes.
Step 2
Strain into medium bowl. Discard solids in strainer. Whisk in brandy; sweeten with remaining sugar, if desired. (Can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill. Rewhisk before using.)