Marie Porter is a cookbook author and active blogger from Hamilton. She is the “Evil Cake Overlord, All -Around Kitchen Badass!” who produces the entertaining CelebrationGeneration.com.

This is Marie Porter’s recipe for Maple Butter Tart Liqueur.

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Dark Raisins
• 2 Vanilla Beans
• 3 Cups Decent Quality Vodka
• 2 1/2 Cups Brown Sugar Packed
• 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
• 1/2 Cup Water

Instructions

1. Place raisins in a large, clean jar.
2. Slice vanilla beans lengthwise, scoop the seeds out. Add beans and seeds to the jar, top with vodka, and shake well. Store in a cool, dark place for about 4-7 days, shaking daily.
3. After a few days, taste. If the flavour is good and strong (it’ll likely be!), strain out raisins and vanilla, discard.* If you want more flavour, allow it to sit for another week or so, shaking daily.
4. Combine brown sugar, maple syrup, and water in a pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat, allow to cool.
5. Combine infused vodka with maple-brown sugar syrup, stirring or shaking well to combine. Bottle in clean wine or liqueur bottles.
6. After bottling, you should let it age for about a week in a cool place before drinking it – IF you have that kind of patience! Aging results in a smoother, more mellow flavor.

Notes

Saving a few vodka raisins to place in the liqueur bottle makes for a cute presentation idea.

By George originally came by this recipe in The Toronto Sun: Butter Tarts Recipes for the Quintessentially Canadian Dessert.

Here is the source page on the Celebration Generation Blog: Maple Butter Tart Liqueur

Here is Marie Porter’s recipe for Maple Butter Tarts and Gluten-Free Butter Tarts

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