Plum Brandy Liqueur

This probably is a little late for this year, but then again maybe not as you are still able to buy plums on the market and in the supermarket just different varieties.

I had not contemplated plums in any kind of alcohol before and this recipe was attached with the Sloe Gin Recipe in my Sloe Gin making kit.

The recipe is as follows:

The recipe initially says to use plums off your own plum tree or replace them with Damsons.

The recipe can also be used as a basis for other fruits such as peaches or cherries but you would have to adjust the sugar to taste.

You will need:

1 litre/34US fl oz of Brandy

900g/2lb Frozen or Fresh Plums

450g/1lb of Demerara Sugar

Method:

Was the fruit thoroughly.

Freeze the plums whole.  This will reduce the amount of straining required.

Add the plums to the sterilised Kilner jar then add the sugar cover with the brandy and fasten down the lid.

Store in a dark dry place at room temperature.

Tip the jar upside down and gently shake the jar to mix in the sugar. This will allow all of the ingredients to macerate together and enriches the flavour.

Leave three to four months.

Strain the liquid through a muslin cloth and decant into separate bottles.

Leave for a further month before enjoying your homemade plum Brandy.

Probably just out for using this Christmas although not strictly.  However could make it this year and then you will have a vintage one on the go for next Christmas although you could always drink it in between to see if it passes muster.

One for the list I think.

Catch you soon.

Pattypan 

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