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Tangy Plum Liqueur
Prep
1 hr
Cook
0 mins
Servings
80
Difficulty
Medium
Making homemade liqueur might sound intimidating, but this tangy plum version is honestly one of the easiest projects you can undertake in your kitchen. All you need is fresh fruit, vodka, sugar, and a bit of patience as it infuses over time. The best part? There's virtually no cooking involved, just simple preparation that takes about an hour. Plums are packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, so you're essentially bottling up some serious nutrition along with the flavor. This recipe is wonderfully forgiving and remarkably affordable compared to store bought liqueurs, making it perfect for gift giving or simply enjoying a small glass after dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1616 cups black or red plums, pitted and cut into eighths
- 33 ¼ cups white sugar, divided
- 33 cups 100 proof vodka
- 11 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract, divided
- 11 orange peel in pieces, divided
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Instructions
- 1
Layer half the plums into the bottom of a very large jar with a lid, pressing the plums down as tightly as possible. Pour half the sugar over the plums, then half the vodka over the sugar. Sprinkle on half the vanilla extract, and place about half the orange peel pieces into the jar. Layer the rest of the plums into the jar, pressing them down, and top them with the remaining sugar, vodka, vanilla extract, and orange peel pieces. Screw on the jar lid.
- 2
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.
- 3
After 21 days, strain out the liqueur from the plums and peel with a fine strainer lined with cheesecloth, and bottle the liqueur in attractive bottles with tight-fitting caps.
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