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Hazelnut Liqueur - Frangelico
Yield: 1 Pint

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 jar's contents through a regular strainer or sieve,
pressing hard on the nuts to release all of their flavor. Follow
this by two strainings through slightly dampened cheesecloth.  For
true clarity and professional looking results, pour the strained
mixture through a large clean coffee filter placed inside a funnel
or clean coffee cone; loosely cover 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 moderately high heat.  Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Let
cool to room temperature. Stir in the vanilla.

Funnel the strained hazelnut mixture into a glass bottle, then
funnel in the sugar syrup. Cover tightly; shake to blend. Let
mature, at room temperature or slightly cooler, for at least three
weeks.

Printable version: hazelnut-liqueur.txt.