October 20 National Brandied Fruit Day #BrandiedFruitDay

October 20th is National Brandied Fruit Day #BrandiedFruitDay. I don’t know about you but I hadn’t heard of Brandied Fruit. I also can’t say I want to try Brandied Fruit but David might like to. How about you? Would you like to have Brandied Fruit and if so what kind of Fruit would you use and why?

National Brandied Fruit Day is celebrated on October 20 each year. Brandied Fruit is the perfect snack for those who want something spicy along with the delicious sweetness of Fruits. Having Brandied Fruit allows you to get your fill of Alcohol as well as the healthy nutrients of Fruits. What’s not to love?

Wine is distilled to get Brandy, then once the spirit is ready, Sugar, Spices, and Fruits are added to the Brandy and heated. This mixture is then stored in a container and preserved for a while before it is ready to be eaten. The Fruit of one’s labor is indeed sweet with this treat.

In 1313, people began to distill Brandy in France as medicine. This recipe was called ‘eau de vie,’ literally ‘Water of life,’ because of its brilliant strengthening and sanitary powers. Brandy, because of its antibacterial components and high volume of Alcohol, helps with cold and flu, among several other health benefits.

In 1797, George Washington began the commercial distilling of Brandy to be sold as Liquor, at the persuasion of his Scottish farm manager, James Anderson. Washington adopted the distilling technique that Anderson learned in Scotland.

With Anderson’s help, Washington became the owner of one of the largest Distilleries in America. Competing against him was Robert Liard, America’s oldest Distiller, with his Applejack distillery founded in 1780 (a few years before Washington’s Mount Vernon Distillery). Soon, Brandy as a liquor grew in popularity in America.

In the 19th Century, Brandied Fruit became popular around the world. Because there were no refrigerators, Fruits easily decomposed. Adding Brandy to Fruits was discovered to be an easy way to preserve the Fruit.

Apples, Grapes, Cherries, Blueberries, and even Peaches and any kind of fruit could be preserved with Brandy. And because Brandy enhances the flavor and taste of Fruits, the combo turned out to be a delicious dessert for adults. Brandied Fruit also serves as the perfect snack in Winter to warm oneself up.

How To Celebrate National Brandied Fruit Day

If you feel confident about your cooking skills, National Brandied Fruit day could be your chance to demonstrate your cooking skills. Now go and find a recipe for making Brandied Fruits, and try the recipe right away!
Search online for restaurants that have Brandied Fruits on their menu which I don’t think I’ve ever seen. Then take a loved one with you to the restaurant to share the sweet brandied Fruit dessert with them.
if your not in the mood to cook or visit a restaurant? That’s okay. You can find plenty of Christmas stories where Brandied Fruits make a special appearance.

Important Facts About Brandied Fruits

Did you know the word ‘Brandy’ originates from the Dutch word ‘Brandewijn,’ which means ‘burnt Wine.’
Here is a fun fact for you. To properly celebrate National Brandied Fruit Day (with your Brandied Fruit dessert, of course), you would need to begin preparations at least a month in advance.
Brandied Fruits are usually used as topping on Pies and Ice Creams.
Most Brandies have 40% ABV and are usually enjoyed in Cocktails or as cooking ingredients.
If you prepare Brandied Fruits make sure to use a container with a tightly fitted cap, then store the Fruits in a dark place, away from Sunlight, to avoid fungus or bacteria.

Why People Love National Brandied Fruit Day

For a lot of people the name Brandied Fruit sounds delicious and it’s a dish you should try at least once in your lifetime, and National Brandied Fruit Day is the perfect opportunity!
Because of its high ABV, Brandy is an effective vasodilator; and Brandy warms you up fast. Now I have a question for you. What better way to spend cold Winter evenings than with Brandied Fruit?
Everyone can do with a little extra sweetness in our lives and Brandied Fruits can help you reach out to that old friend you don’t talk to anymore or a neighbor you’re curious about.

Recipe for Brandied Fruits:

Ingredients

1(20 ounce) can Pineapple chunks, drained
1(16 ounce) can Peaches
Maraschino Cherries, drained
1 ¹⁄₄ cups Sugar
1 ¹⁄₄ cups Brandy

Directions

TO START: Combine all ingredients in a clean, large glass jar.
Stir gently with wooden spoon.
Cover and let stand at room temperature for three weeks, stirring at least twice a week.
Fruit is fermented when it is translucent.
CARE AND FEEDING: Stir mixture daily.
Every two weeks add one cup sugar and one cup of fruit and stir gently. Alternate fruits each time.
Cover and let stand at room temperature at least three days before using.
Do not add fruit more often than once every two weeks.
Do not delay adding fruit for more than one or two days past schedule.
IMPORTANT: To keep the starter going, retain at least three cups at all times.
SHARING: Whenever you have more than six cups of fermented fruit, you may divide it into two portions, being sure there are at least three cups in each portion.
Do this just before you would do a normal feeding.
Feed each portion.
Give one portion to a friend (with Care and Feeding directions) and keep one for yourself.