Plum Cordial Recipe Vodka Recipes

PLUM CORDIAL

Steps:

• Fill 1 quart jar with ripe wild sugar plums, pierce each plum with several holes.
• Add 1/2 cup sugar per quart.
• Fil jar with rum, vodka or whiskey. White liquor is best.
• Store about 30-60 days.
• Serve after straining.

PLUM CORDIAL

Steps:

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

POLISH PLUM NALEWKA CORDIAL RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Place plums in a gallon jar. Pour half of the vodka into a large saucepan. Add cinnamon sticks and cloves. Let it warm over very low heat.
• Dissolve sugar in warm vodka.
• Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
• Pour vodka mixture over pitted plums in a gallon jar. Add remaining vodka. Screw cap on tightly and let sit for three months.
• If prepared in summer, leave fruit in vodka mixture until just before Christmas Eve for full, fruity flavor. Strain and serve in cordial glasses.
• Don't throw away the fruit! Use a few pieces of the fruit in your Christmas compote , serve it over ice cream, yogurt, pound cake, or make an open-faced coffee cake using the dough from this Polish sweet roll recipe .

CHERRY PLUMS IN VODKA

Steps:

• Poke plums with a fork and transfer to a lidded 1-quart jar. Sprinkle with sugar and pour in vodka. Cover with lid and shake. Let stand in a cool, dark place 2 weeks, shaking daily. Plums can be refrigerated in jar up to 6 months.