Mirabelle Plum vodka (gluten free)

What are Mirabelle plums?

Mirabelle plums can often be mistaken for cherries, as they are the same shape and size. But they are yellow in colour and have their own distinct flavour and aroma. They are usually ready to harvest in July in the UK and you will know they are ripe as they will drop to the ground.

This is the way we harvest them from our tree, but you’ll have to be quick as birds and other wildlife like them too!

They have a tropical aroma and a delicate flavour a bit like pears and pineapples mixed together.

They are perfect for making jams and pies as well as flavoured vodka.

Is vodka Gluten free?

Vodka is gluten free even if it has been distilled from gluten containing grains. The only time you should be wary is if purchasing a flavoured vodka. But you are making your own so you can be safe that it will be gluten free

Is it Vegan?

This recipe is suitable for people following a gluten free diet and a vegan diet.

Do I need any specialist equipment?

A kilner jar is perfect for making sure no liquid evaporates during the making process. Plus a muslin jelly bag is good for straining the liquid at the end of the process.

I use the fruit with the stones still inside, but if you prefer to can destone them with a cherry stoner. My one is an OXO one and works great with Mirabelle plums.

Can I substitute the Mirabelle plums with anything?

You could of course substitute the Mirabelle plums in this vodka recipe for other plums, cherries or damsons. But you’d be missing out on their unique flavour!

Mirabelle plum vodka

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 14 days

Total Time: 14 days 10 minutes

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Ingredients

• 70cl vodka
• 900g Mirabelle plums
• 150g caster sugar

Instructions

1. Wash the Mirabelle plums and if preferred remove stones with a cherry stoner.
2. Pack the plums into two medium sized jars.
3. Add the caster sugar, equally to both jars.
4. Top with the vodka and ensure all the fruit is covered.
5. Secure with lids and place somewhere col and out of direct sunlight.
6. Swirl the jar everyday to ensure the sugar is dissolving.
7. Leave for a minimum of two weeks, until the sugar is dissolved and the vodka has taken on the colour of the plums.
8. Strain through a jelly bag and discard the fruit.
9. Pour into clean bottles and seal.
10. Perfect to drink neat as a vodka liquor, used in cocktails or poured over vanilla ice cream for an indulgent boozy dessert.

Notes

You will also need two medium sized jars, kilner if possible

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

40

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 27Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 0g

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