Lithuanian Krupnikas Recipe

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Lithuanian Krupnikas
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Ingredients:

  • 10 cardamom seeds
  • 1/2 nutmeg seed
  • 10 whole cloves
  • 10 whole allspice berries
  • 4 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
  • 1 pinch crushed saffron threads (optional)
  • 2 (1 inch) pieces fresh ginger root
  • 2 (1 inch) pieces fresh turmeric ( yellow ginger)
  • 3 large strips of orange zest
  • 3 large strips of lemon zest
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 lb honey
  • 1 quart 190 proof grain alcohol

Directions:

  1. Crack the cardamom seeds and nutmeg with a heavy skillet on a cutting board. Toss them into a saucepan with the caraway seed, cloves, allspice berries, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, saffron, ginger, turmeric, orange zest and lemon zest. Pour in the water, and bring to a boil. Cover, and simmer until the liquid is reduced by 1/2. Strain out spices, and set the liquid aside.
  2. Pour honey into a large pot, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Skim off any foam from the top. Stir in the strained liquid from the spices and vanilla extract. Remove from heat and place far from the stove to avoid any flare-ups from the grain alcohol. Slowly stir in the grain alcohol. Place the pot back onto the burner over low heat and cover. Heat through, being careful not to boil or even simmer. Remove from heat and let stand overnight with the lid on.
  3. The following day, pour the liquid into sterile bottles, seal, and allow to settle for 2 weeks. The longer you let it sit, the clearer it will become and the better it tastes. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2861.85 Kcal (11982 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.97g 9%
Cholesterol 4.24mg 1%
Sodium 153.59mg 6%
Potassium 585.44mg 12%
Total Carbs 748.83g 250%
Sugars 745.73g 2983%
Dietary Fiber 1.69g 7%
Protein 1.04g 2%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 17%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 182.5mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 151.78 Kcal (635 kJ)
Calories from fat 2.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.32g 9%
Cholesterol 0.23mg 1%
Sodium 8.15mg 6%
Potassium 31.05mg 12%
Total Carbs 39.72g 250%
Sugars 39.55g 2983%
Dietary Fiber 0.09g 7%
Protein 0.06g 2%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 17%
Calcium 9.7mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 57.4
    Points
  • 83
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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