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Plum brandy


Plum brandy

Ingredients

450g plums

300g golden caster sugar

1 litre of brandy

1 cinnamon stick


This delicious infused brandy makes a unique homemade gift


In short
Preparation time:
5 mins
Serves:
Party
Course:
Drinks

Nutrition (per portion)
  • 51 calories
  • 5g carbs (5g total sugars)

Method

Pierce 450g (1lb) firm plums all over with a skewer or knife and put into a large bowl with 300g (11oz) golden caster sugar, 1 litre (13⁄4 pints) brandy and 1 cinnamon stick. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Cover with clingfilm and leave to infuse in a cool, dark place for at least one month and up to three months. Strain through a sieve lined with kitchen paper and use a funnel to pour into sterilised glass bottles.

Keeps for up to six months


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