Note: Either harvest the sloes after the first frost or freeze them briefly.
Put the sloes in a saucepan and pour enough boiling water on them so that the sloes are completely covered. Cover and leave to stand for 24 hours.
After this time, pour off the liquid and collect it. Bring to the boil once and pour hot over the sloes again.
After a further 24 hours, pour off the liquid again, bring to the boil and pour over the sloes.
Repeat again after 24 hours.
Then pour the juice through a hair sieve or linen cloth. Add the sugar and spices. Bring to the boil again and simmer for a few minutes. Pour hot into prepared bottles and close immediately.
The syrup tastes very good with ice or makes a refreshing drink with cold mineral water.
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