Flavorful Plum Liqueur Recipes You Can Make At Home

Hey y’all, let’s talk about something sweet and satisfying—plums! Whether you’ve got some leftover or overripe plums sittin’ around, you can whip up something amazing. How about we dive into a delightful homemade plum wine? It’s perfect for sipping or celebrating with friends! Now, let me break it down for you.

Homemade Plum Wine

This homemade plum wine is a great way to use those plums that might be a little too ripe for just eating. It’s easy to make and the result is a refreshing drink that brings a little fruity flair to your gatherings.

Delicious Homemade Plum Wine ### Ingredients:

4 lbs of plums (fresh or overripe)
2 ½ cups of granulated sugar
1 gallon of water
1 packet of wine yeast (or one tablespoon of dry yeast)
1 teaspoon of lemon juice
1 teaspoon of pectic enzyme (optional)
1 teaspoon of campden tablets (optional, for sterilizing)

Instructions:

First things first, wash your plums thoroughly. Cut them in half and remove the pits, but don’t worry about peeling them—it’s all good in the flavor game.
In a large pot, bring your water to a boil. Once boiling, remove it from heat, and stir in the sugar until it’s completely dissolved.
Add the plums to the sugar-water mixture along with the lemon juice and pectic enzyme. Let this cool down to room temperature.
When it’s cool, sprinkle in that packet of wine yeast or dry yeast and give it a good stir. If you’re using campden tablets for sterilization, crush them and mix them in at this point.
Cover the pot with a clean cloth or a lid to keep out any critters, and let it sit for about 5-7 days. You’re gonna see some bubbling action—this is good! This means the yeast is working its magic.
After a week, strain the mixture into a clean fermentation container, making sure to squeeze out as much juice as possible from those plums.
Seal it up with an airlock if you have one, or just cover it lightly to let it breathe, and place it somewhere cool and dark for about 4-6 weeks. This is the aging process, honey!
Once it’s done, carefully siphon the wine into bottles, leaving sediment behind. You can enjoy this wine fresh, or let it age a little longer for deeper flavors.

And there you have it! A delightful homemade plum wine that’s sure to impress. So next time those plums start to look a lil’ overripe, don’t toss ‘em—transform ‘em into something fabulous. Cheers!