Make Vodka Infused Plums
Infusing plums with vodka will create a treat that you can enjoy on its own, add to cakes and pies or drizzle over ice cream. This process will also produce a fragrant plum-infused vodka that you can enjoy separately. Any plum cultivar will work well with this recipe.
Ingredients
Servings: 6 to 8
- 10 to 20 plums, depending on their size
- 2 cups (475 ml) vodka
- 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar, optional
Steps
- Clean and Sterilize-Bottles-and-Jars-for-Preserves. Make sure that the jar has an airtight lid.
- Wash the plums in a stream of cool water. Consider using organic plums or plums grown without pesticides since you won’t be peeling the fruit. This will limit your exposure to dangerous chemicals.
- Place the plums in the jar and pour the vodka over the plums.
- If you want to create a sweet syrup, add the granulated sugar. If you prefer your plums without the syrup, then leave the sugar out of the recipe.
- Save the vodka bottle and lid; you may want to enjoy the plum-infused vodka that this recipe will create.
- Cover the jar tightly and find a cool, dry place in which to store it.
- If you have used sugar, then check every few days to see whether the sugar has dissolved. If the sugar has not dissolved, shake the jar gently.
- Leave the jar undisturbed for about 3 months and when you are ready to open it, remove the plums with a slotted spoon and place them in a bowl.
- Strain the vodka through a coffee filter and pour it through a funnel into its original container.
- Tighten the cap of your vodka bottle and store it for another use. The color of your infused vodka may vary depending on the variety of plums that you used.
- Use the plums in another recipe or store them in your refrigerator.
Tips
- Use your vodka-infused plums to create a Make-a-Sugar-Plum-Fairy-Martini.
- If you want to use the infused plums in holiday recipes like plum pudding or sugar plum cake, then make sure to start infusing them when they are in season. This means that you should start the infusion process in October at the latest. Using fruit in season will ensure the best flavor for your infused plums.
Warnings
- Use a quality brand of vodka for this recipe. The plums will not mask the flavor of low-quality vodka.
Things You'll Need
- Quart-sized jar
- Slotted spoon
- Coffee filter
