Plum Wine
A homemade fruit wine made by infusing small red plums with vodka and sugar. This traditional infusion develops rich, complex flavors of caramel and raisins with floral notes over several months.
8 servings
2160 hr 30 min
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Ingredients
- •2 pounds small red plums (the smaller, the better)
- •2 cups sugar
- •750 ml vodka
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Combine 2 pounds small red plums (the smaller, the better) and 2 cups sugar in a large jar or crock and add one 750 ml bottle vodka or other clear flavorless spirit. Stir to dissolve sugar and tightly cover. Store in a cool, dark place at least 3 months before using. Plum wine should taste floral and almost Sherry-like, with notes of caramel and raisins.
129600 min
- 2.
Plum wine can be made 1 year ahead. Chill.
30 min
