Blackberry Gratin Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler (griller).
• In a large bowl, mix together the berries and 1/4 of the brown sugar.
• Pour into a flameproof shallow baking dish or 9-inch pie dish.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the cream with 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar until soft peaks form.
• Whisk in the sour cream.
• Place dollops of the cream mixture on top of the berries, in mounds.
• Sprinkle evenly with the remaining 3 tablespoons brown sugar.
• Slip under the broiler about 2 inches from the heat source and broil (grill) until the sugar melts, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from the broiler and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Tip the blackberries and sugar into a 1.5-litre sterilised jar. Pour over the gin, seal the jar and swirl around to dissolve the sugar. Store in a cool, dark place and turn the jar once a day for the first week.
• After two-three weeks, strain the gin through a sieve. Pour the gin into bottles, and label. The gin will keep its colour for a few months and will be drinkable for up to a year. Use the infused blackberries in a cocktail like a bramble, or in a trifle.