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A jar and a glass filled with Boerenjongens, a Dutch dish of alcohol soaked raisins.

Boerenjongens

A classic Dutch recipe for Boerenjongens. Boerenjongens are raisins soaked in brandy. They taste great as is or as a topping on pancakes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Dutch
Servings 10 people
Calories 191 kcal

Equipment

  • airtight jar
  • cooking pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cup golden raisins
  • ⅝ cup water
  • ⅝ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cup brandy
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 star anise

Instructions
 

  • Bring the water and sugar to a boil and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Add the raisins, vanilla extract, cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise. Let this mixture stand for 24 hours.
  • Pour in the brandy and stir well, then add them to an airtight jar. Make sure the raisins are covered, otherwise add some more brandy.
  • Allow the boerenjongens to develop flavor in a dark place for at least two months. Stir regularly.
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Notes

The Boerenjongens will keep for ages, thanks to two great preservatives: alcohol and sugar. Just make sure you keep them in an airtight, clean jar.