Plum Cordial

4 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs whole greengage plums or 1 1/2 lbs italian plums, pricked several times with a fork
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 cups vodka (or enough to cover)

Directions

  1. 1
    Place the plums in a 1 quart glass container, being careful not to crush the fruit.
  2. 2
    Add the sugar and the cinnamon stick.
  3. 3
    Fill the container with the vodka.
  4. 4
    Seal the lid and gently shake the jar, or move it around the counter to distribute the alcohol and sugar evenly.
  5. 5
    The sugar will continue to dissolve over time.
  6. 6
    Place the cordial in a cool, dark place for 2 months to allow the liquor to be infused with the flavor.
  7. 7
    Jump start the process by placing the container on a sunny windowsill for the 1st two weeks.
  8. 8
    The fluctuating temperatures of the daytime sun and the cool evenings will speed the flavor infusion.

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