Tangy Plum Liqueur
This easy-to-make recipe steeps a batch of ripe plums in vodka with sugar and orange peel, yielding a sweet, tangy, succulent homemade plum liqueur.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Layer 8 cups plums in a very large jar with a lid, pressing them down as tightly as possible. Sprinkle ½ sugar over plums; pour 1 ½ cups vodka over sugar. Drizzle with ¾ tablespoon vanilla extract; place about ½ orange peel pieces into the jar. Layer remaining 8 cups plums in the jar, pressing them down; top with remaining each ½ sugar, 1 ½ cups vodka, ¾ tablespoon vanilla, and ½ orange peel pieces. Screw lid on jar.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Drip a coating of wax around jar lid to prevent leaking using an unscented candle; cover jar with a dark-colored towel. Place jar on its side in a dark, cool place; turn the jar every day for 21 days, replacing the towel to keep out light.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Strain out liqueur with a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth after 21 days. Store liqueur in attractive bottles with tight-fitting caps.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (80 servings total)