You'll need:
- damson plums. For one jar you only need a half litre of plums.
- approx. 250ml of sugar
- approx. 750ml gin or vodka
- one litre glass jar
Steps:
1. Fill a jar half full to 2/3 full with damson plums. Prick each plum with something sharp before adding to the jar. This helps release the juices. Alternatively you can freeze the plums first. I use frozen plums. It's way easier.
2. Add sugar so that it fills approx. a quarter of the jar
3. Fill jars to the top with vodka or gin. Screw on lid.
4. Shake jars once a day until the sugar dissolves. Store in a dark place for 3 months. Remove the plums. Enjoy!
The vodka/gin will keep for at least a year. It does not need to be refrigerated.
The alcohol steeped plums can be eaten - they make a nice boozy addition to a cheese board.
The vodka/gin can be enjoyed straight up, over ice, or in a mixed drink (with mineral water and a twist of lime is nice).
4 comments:
What a great idea. I can't wait to try this out for Christmas gifts. Thanks for sharing. AK from A-K's Kitchen
oh I love this idea! "boozy addition to a cheese board" - sounds great!
Hi AKT! Glad you like it. Hope you write a post on how your vodka or gin turns out. :)
Hey Urban Girl :) As well as putting them on a cheese board I'm also going to experiment with making a 'grown up' plum crisp with them. For adults only!
mmmm... what were the ingredients again... I think I need to make me some this winter - great that you can use frozen plums!
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