A batch of ripe plums yields a sweet and tangy homemade plum liqueur that's easy to make by steeping them in vodka with sugar and orange peel for 21 days.
Preparation Time
60 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
74 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Using an unscented candle, drip a coating of wax around the jar lid to prevent leaking. Cover the jar with a dark-colored towel. Place the jar on its side in a dark, cool place, and turn the jar every day for 21 days, replacing the towel to keep out light.
Step 2
Layer 8 cups plums into the bottom of a very large jar with a lid, pressing plums down as tightly as possible. Sprinkle 1/2 of the sugar over plums, then pour 1 1/2 cups vodka over sugar. Sprinkle with 3/4 tablespoon vanilla, then place about 1/2 of the orange peel pieces into the jar. Layer remaining 8 cups plums into the jar, pressing them down, and top them with remaining sugar, 1 1/2 cups vodka, 3/4 tablespoon vanilla, and orange peel pieces. Screw on the jar lid.
Step 3
After 21 days, strain out liqueur with a fine strainer lined with cheesecloth. Bottle liqueur in attractive bottles with tight-fitting caps.
Ingredients
16 cups black or red plums, pitted and cut into eighths
