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Plum Brandy

Prep Time 15 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb fresh plums, about 3 large
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup vodka
  • 1 ½ cups brandy

Instructions 

  • Cut the plums in half and discard the pits. Add the plums to a 1 litre canning jar. Top with the sugar and add the brandy and vodka. Make sure there is enough brandy to cover the fruit. Screw a lid on the jar and shake it gently a few times to distribute the liquid around the fruit and sugar.
  • Let the brandy steep for 3 weeks in a cool place. Each day for the first few days, flip the jar back and forth a few times to encourage the sugar to dissolve. Once the sugar has dissolved, you can give the jar a gentle shake every couple of days until it has finished steeping.
  • After steeping, strain the brandy and discard the fruit. Store the brandy in the fridge where it will keep for a few months. The plum brandy can be served chilled as a digestif after a meal or used in place of regular brandy. Enjoy!

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