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READY IN 21+ days

Tangy Plum Liqueur

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"Sweet succulent plum-flavored liqueur for great gifts, to indulge in by itself, or for plumtinis!" — Belinda

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16 cups black or red plums, pitted and cut into eighths
3 1/4 cups white sugar, divided
3 cups 100 proof vodka

1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract, divided
1 orange peel in pieces, divided

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Directions

Layer half the plums into the bottom of a very large jar with a lid, pressing the plums down as tightly as possible. Pour half the sugar over the plums, then half the vodka over the sugar. Sprinkle on half the vanilla extract, and place about half the orange peel pieces into the jar. Layer the rest of the plums into the jar, pressing them down, and top them with the remaining sugar, vodka, vanilla extract, and orange peel pieces. Screw on the jar lid.
Using an unscented candle, drip a coating of wax around the jar lid to prevent leaking. Cover the jar with a dark-colored towel. Place the jar on its side in a dark, cool place, and turn the jar every day for 21 days, replacing the towel to keep out light.
After 21 days, strain out the liqueur from the plums and peel with a fine strainer lined with cheesecloth, and bottle the liqueur in attractive bottles with tight-fitting caps.

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Sep 21, 2010

This came out really delicious! The vanilla flavor and the sugar make it really sweet so much that the vodka taste almost disappears.

—loveFood29

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Oct 15, 2011

Mine came out on the sweet side. I'm not sure if this is due to the type of plums I used or the amount of sugar in this recipe. Guess I'll have to try again next year ;). Very good in plumtinis.

—ljensen

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Nutrition

Calories
73 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
11.9 g
4%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.1 g
< 1%

Fiber
0.5 g
2%

Protein
0.2 g
< 1%

Sodium
< 1 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Tangy Plum Liqueur

Serving Size: 1/80 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 80
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 73
Calories from Fat: < 1

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium < 1mg < 1 %
Potassium 53mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 11.9g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
Protein 0.2g < 1 %
** Sugars 11.4g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 5 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron < 1 %
Thiamin 1 %
Niacin 1 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium < 1 %
Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.