Blackberry Quench Recipes

Steps:

• Put boiling water over blackberries.
• Add salt, grated rind, orange and lemon juices.
• Let simmer slowly for 5 minutes.
• Press through sieve, then add cold water and sugar.
• Place in fridge until cold, several hours.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, salt& baking powder.
• Set aside.
• Drop in shortening, add 2/3 of milk, vanilla and mix for 2 minutes on low speed of electric mixer.
• Add one egg at a time, beating continually, add the rest of milk and mix for 2 additional minutes.
• Grease and flour two 8" round cake pans, and divide the batter evenly between the two pans.
• Preheat oven to 375 and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown in color.
• Test the center of the cake with a toothpick; if it comes out clean the cake is done!
• Allow cakes to cool before removing them from the pans.
• Thoroughly cool before decorating.
• Note: If you only have all-purpose flour on hand, reduce amount of flour by 2 tbsp.
• and increase baking powder by 1 tsp.
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• You may use this recipe for cupcakes by reducing the milk to 3/4 cup.
• Fill with your favorite jam or fruit and cover with your favorite icing.