verb
- present participle of brandy; to preserve or flavor (food or drink) with brandy
Usage: cooking term
Examples
- The chef is brandying the cherries for the dessert.
- Brandying the fruit helps preserve it for months.
- She spent the afternoon brandying peaches in glass jars.
- The recipe calls for brandying the raisins before adding them to the cake.
- Brandying dried fruits intensifies their flavor and extends their shelf life.