Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2         quart         Ripe blackberries
1 1/2     Tablespoon    Whole cloves
1         3 inch        stick cinnamon
1         cup           Brandy
2 1/2     pound         Sugar

Preparation:

Mash berries and strain to extract juice. Measure 2 pints juice. In large kettle, combine 2 pints juice, sugar and spices. Simmer gently 15 minutes. Cool. Strain syrup through several layers of cheesecloth. Add brandy to strained syrup. Mix well. Bottle in attractive containers and cap or cork. If a thicker syrup is desired, cook an additional 10 minutes before adding brandy.