*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                   Hazelnut Liqueur (Copycat Frangelico)

Recipe By     : Glorious Liqueurs by Mary Morris
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beverages

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  lb            Hazelnuts -- finely chopped
   1 1/2  c             Vodka
     1/3  c             Sugar
   3      tb            Water
   1      ts            Vanilla extract

In a glass bottle or jar, steep the chopped hazelnuts in the vodka
for about 2 weeks in a cool, dark place, gently shaking the bottle
every day.

Gently pour the contents through a strainer or sieve, pressing hard
on the nuts to release all the flavor.

Follow this by 2 strainings through slightly dampened cheesecloth or
large coffee filter; loosely cover the contents with plastic wrap,
since the process may take several hours.

In a very small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a
boil over moderate-high heat.

Simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Stir
in the vanilla.

Funnel into a glass bottle, the funnel in the sugar syrup. Cover
tightly; shake to blend. Let mature at room temperature, or slightly
cooler, for at leat 3 weeks.


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