Today, September 20, 2014, is National Brandied Fruit Day! Brandied fruit is easy to make and can be enjoyed anytime of the year. Storing fruits in brandy is a simple way to preserve the wonderful tastes of the harvest season without the hassle of canning. To make your own brandied fruit, all you need is ripened fruit, sugar, and brandy. Wash the fruit, peel off any skin, and slice if necessary. Fill half a container with brandy and add the fruit. For each cup of fruit you add, stir in 1/6 cup of sugar. Make sure all the fruit is submerged in the mixture, cover the container, and store it in a dark place. You can continue to add fruit at any time. Your brandied fruit will be cured after a couple of months. Serve a spoonful of brandied fruit over ice cream, with a dollop of whipped cream, or as a breakfast side dish!
