Easy Homemade Plum Liqueur Recipe

Name: Easy Homemade Plum Liqueur Recipe
Total time: 21 days 1 hr
Ingredients: 16 cups black or red plums, pitted and cut into eighths; 3.25 cups white sugar, divided; 3 cups 100 proof vodka; 1.5 tablespoons vanilla extract, divided; 1 orange peel in pieces, divided

This tangy, sweet, and succulent plum liqueur is perfect for gifting, enjoying on its own, or mixing into plumtinis. Try using tangerine peel instead of orange peel for a unique twist. Don't forget to save and enjoy the vodka-infused plums!

Total time21 days 1 hr
Prep time1 hr
Yield2 1/2 quarts, 80

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Ingredients

16 cups black or red plums, pitted and cut into eighths
3.25 cups white sugar, divided
3 cups 100 proof vodka
1.5 tablespoons vanilla extract, divided
1 orange peel in pieces, divided

Instructions

In a large jar with a lid, layer 8 cups of plums, pressing them down firmly. Sprinkle with ½ sugar, then pour 1 ½ cups of vodka over the sugar. Drizzle with ¾ tablespoon of vanilla extract, and add about ½ of the orange peel pieces. Layer the remaining 8 cups of plums on top, pressing down, and top with the remaining ½ sugar, 1 ½ cups of vodka, ¾ tablespoon of vanilla, and ½ of the orange peel pieces. Secure the lid tightly.
To prevent leaks, drip wax from an unscented candle around the jar lid. Cover the jar with a dark-colored towel and place it on its side in a cool, dark place. Turn the jar every day for 21 days, ensuring the towel remains in place to block out light.
After 21 days, strain the liqueur through a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth. Store the finished liqueur in attractive bottles with tight-fitting caps.

Nutrition

Calories: 74 kcal
Fat Content: 0 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 11 g
Sodium Content: 0 mg
Protein Content: 0 g
Carbohydrate Content: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g