Blackberry viniagrette

The official salad dressing of the wedding.

4 teaspoons whole cloves
4 teaspoons whole allspice
2 3-inch cinnamon sticks
2 cups white vinegar
4 cups sugar
2 lbs blackberries

Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag, lower into pan with vinegar and sugar. Dissolve sugar over low heat, bring to a boil, simmer 5 minutes. Add blackberries, simmer 10 minutes. Cool and strain. Makes two pints.