Blackberry Fizz

Blackberry Fizz Recipe

3 quarts fresh blackberries or frozen blackberries
4 cups water
3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon whole allspice
2 (4 inch) cinnamon sticks, broken
carbonated lemon-lime beverage (such as Sprite)

Crush blackberries in a large kettle.

Add water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes.

Strain through jelly bag, reserving juice and discarding pulp.

Add water to juice if necessary to equal 2 quarts.

Pour into large kettle.

Slowly stir in sugar until dissolved.

Place spices in a cheesecloth bag; add to juice.

Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Bring to a boil; remove the spice bag and discard.

Pour hot into hot jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace.

Adjust caps.

Process for 15 minutes in a boiling water bath.

To serve, mix about one-third concentrate to two-thirds soda.