Source: Peredniankina, AdobeStock Good news for home winemaking enthusiasts: today we're learning how to make plum wine. We've gathered 20 of the most interesting recipes, but they all share one thing – simplicity and accessibility!
1. Plum Wine – Classic Recipe
Source: podacha-blud.comYou'll need overripe, soft plums.
You will need: 3 kg plums, 350 g sugar, 3 L water.
Preparation: Cut the plums in half, remove the pits, and place them in a fermentation vessel. Sprinkle with sugar and set aside for 1 day. Pour in the water, cover with a double layer of cheesecloth, and leave to ferment for 3 days. Gather the pomace in cheesecloth and press it out. Drain the must from the coarse sediment. Transfer to a large carboy, seal with an airlock, and place in a warm spot for 40 days. Strain, bottle the wine into clean bottles, and move to a cellar for 2-3 months.
2. Plum Wine with Vodka
Source: pinterest.comInstead of vodka, you can use alcohol or brandy.
You will need: 3 kg plums, 400 g sugar, 1 handful raisins, 1 L vodka, 3 L water.
Preparation: Cut the plums in half, remove the pits, and mash them. Place in a prepared container, add sugar, raisins, and water. Cover with a cloth napkin and leave in a warm place for 3 days. Strain, add vodka, and transfer to a large carboy. Seal with an airlock and place in a dark, warm spot for 30-35 days. Strain through a cotton filter, bottle, and store in a cellar. The wine will be ready in 3 months!
3. Plum Wine with Fresh Yeast
Source: dzen.ruWe recommend choosing the following plum varieties: Greengage, President, Hungarian, Honey.
You will need: 5 kg plums, 100 g fresh yeast, 1 kg sugar, 4 L water.
Preparation: Cut the plums in half, remove the pits, and blend them. Add sugar, water, and leave in a warm place for 3 days. Gather the pomace in cheesecloth and press it out. Drain the must from the coarse sediment and add crumbled yeast. Transfer to a large carboy, seal with an airlock, and place in a dark, warm spot for 30 days. Strain the young wine, bottle, and move to a cellar for 2-3 months.
4. Plum Wine with Wine Yeast
Source: artcafe-royal.ruDo not place the must in direct sunlight! It needs a warm, but dark place.
You will need: 3 kg plums, 0.5 tsp wine yeast, 250 g sugar, 3 L water.
Preparation: Mash the plums and remove the pits. Pour in half of the water and leave for 1 hour. Drain the water into a saucepan, add sugar, and boil for 2-3 minutes. Cool, add wine yeast, the remaining water, and pour into the container with the plums. Cover with a cloth towel and place in a warm spot for 3 days. Strain, transfer to a glass carboy, seal with an airlock, and leave in a warm place for 3 weeks. Strain again, bottle into clean bottles, and store the wine in a cellar for 2 months.
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5. Honey Plum Wine
Source: artcafe-royal.ruThe color of the finished wine depends on the plum variety.
You will need: 2 kg plums, 150 g sugar, 400 g honey, a pinch of citric acid, 3 L water.
Preparation: Cut the plums in half, remove the pits, and mash them. Add sugar, cover with cheesecloth, and set aside for 2 days for the fruit to release juice. Pour in warm water and leave to ferment for 3 days. Gather the pomace in cheesecloth and press it out. Drain the must from the coarse sediment. Add honey, citric acid, and transfer to a carboy. Seal with an airlock and place in a warm spot for 20-25 days. Strain, transfer to clean bottles, and move to a cellar for 2-3 months.
6. Plum Wine with Burnt Sugar
Source: spmguild.ruAn original recipe for those who like to try something interesting.
You will need: 3 kg plums, 400 g sugar, 0.5 tsp wine yeast, 500 ml vodka, 2.5 L water.
Preparation: Cut the plums in half, remove the pits, and place them in a fermentation vessel. Add half of the sugar, yeast, water, and place in a dark, warm spot for 3 days. Gather the pomace in cheesecloth and press it out. Drain the must from the coarse sediment and transfer to a carboy. Melt the sugar in a pan, cool slightly, and mix with a small amount of must. Pour into the carboy with the rest of the must and add vodka. Seal with an airlock and leave in a warm place for 3-4 weeks. Strain the wine through a cotton filter, bottle into clean bottles, and move to a cellar.
7. Plum Wine with Pits and Raisin Starter
Source: glav-dacha.ruPerfect with cheese, seafood, and nuts.
You will need:
For the wine: 3 kg plums, 400 g sugar, 3 L water.
For the starter: 1 handful raisins, 3 tbsp sugar, 250 ml water.
Preparation: Mix raisins, water, and sugar. Cover with a napkin and place in a warm spot for 3-4 days. Slightly sun-dry the plums, mash them, and place them with the pits in a fermentation vessel. Add sugar, the raisin starter, and warm water. Cover with a double layer of cheesecloth and place in a warm spot for 3 days. Gather the pomace and press it out. Strain the must and transfer to a glass carboy. Install an airlock and place in a dark, warm spot for 30 days. Strain again, bottle, and store in a cellar for aging. The wine will be ready in 2-3 months.
8. Sugar-Free Plum Wine
Source: koketta.ruSweet plums more than compensate for the absence of sugar.
You will need: 3 kg plums, 5 g wine yeast, 4 L water.
Preparation: Halve the plums, remove the pits, and pass them through a meat grinder. Add yeast, water, and place in a warm spot for 3 days. Strain, transfer to a clean carboy, and seal with an airlock. Leave in a warm place for 3 weeks. Strain through a cotton filter, bottle the young wine into prepared bottles, and store in a cellar for 3 months.
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9. Sweet Plum Wine
Source: samogoniche.ruIf the plums are firm, lay them out in the sun for a couple of days.
You will need: 2 kg plums, 1 kg sugar, 200 ml vodka, 2.5 L water.
Preparation: Cut the plums in half, remove the pits, and mash them. Add sugar, water, and heat for a couple of minutes in a water bath. Transfer to a fermentation vessel, cover with a double layer of cheesecloth, and leave to ferment for 3 days. Gather the pomace in cheesecloth and press it out. Drain the must from the coarse sediment. Add vodka, transfer to a glass carboy, seal with an airlock, and place in a warm, dark spot for 35-40 days. Strain, bottle, and store in a cellar. You can taste it after three months.
10. Fortified Plum Wine
Source: alcovolna.ruFor lovers of stronger drinks!
You will need: 4 kg plums, 400 g sugar, 0.5 tsp wine yeast, 1 L vodka, 1 L water.
Preparation: Pit the plums, blend them, mix with water, yeast, and half of the sugar. Cover with a double layer of cheesecloth and place in a warm spot for 3 days. Strain, add vodka and the remaining sugar. Transfer to a carboy, seal with an airlock, and place in a dark room at about 20-25 degrees Celsius for 1 month. Strain, bottle the wine, and store in a cellar for 2 months.
11. Dried Plum Wine with Cinnamon
Source: gotovim-doma.ruYou can dry plums in the oven, an electric dehydrator, or in the sun.
You will need: 2 kg plums, 2 cups sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, 50 g fresh yeast, 3 L water.
Preparation: Cut the plums in half, remove the pits, and spread them on a baking sheet. Place in an oven preheated to 60 degrees Celsius for 2 hours. Remove the fruit, cool, and transfer to a fermentation vessel. Sprinkle with sugar and place in a warm spot for 1 day. Add crumbled yeast, water, and leave to ferment for 3 days. Strain, add cinnamon, and transfer to a carboy. Seal with an airlock and place in a dark, warm spot for 35 days. Strain again, bottle into prepared containers, and move to a cellar for 3 months.
12. Plum Wine with Dry Yeast
Source: drink-drink.ruA simple recipe with readily available ingredients.
You will need: 5 kg plums, 1 kg sugar, 2 tbsp dry yeast, 6 L water.
Preparation: Mash the plums and transfer them with the pits to a fermentation vessel. Add yeast, water, and half of the sugar. Cover with cheesecloth and place in a warm spot for three days. Gather the pomace and press it out. Strain the must and transfer to a carboy. Add the remaining sugar, transfer to a clean carboy, and seal with an airlock. Place the preparation in a dark, warm spot for 3 weeks. Strain through a cotton filter, bottle into prepared bottles, and store in a cellar for aging. The wine will be ready in 2-3 months.
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13. Plum and Cherry Wine
Source: spmguild.ruA delightful combination!
You will need: 3 kg plums, 1 kg cherries, 500 g sugar, 5 g wine yeast, 500 ml vodka, 5 L water.
Preparation: Pit the plums and cherries, mash them by hand, and mix with sugar. Set aside for 1 day in a warm place. Add water, wine yeast, and cover with cheesecloth. The preparation should ferment in a warm place for 2-3 days. Gather the pomace in cheesecloth and press it out. Drain the must from the coarse sediment. Strain, mix with vodka, transfer to a glass carboy, and seal with an airlock. Store in a dark place at 20-25 degrees Celsius for 30 days. Strain through a cotton filter, bottle into clean bottles, and move the wine to a cellar for 3 months.
14. Plum Wine with Lemon Zest
Source: about-tea.ruRinse the lemon zest with boiling water beforehand.
You will need: 2 kg plums, zest of one lemon, 350 g sugar, 1 tsp dry yeast, 2 L water.
Preparation: Cut the plums in half, remove the pits, and place them in a fermentation vessel. Add sugar, yeast, and warm water. Cover with a cloth towel and place in a warm spot for 2 days. Strain, transfer to a carboy, and add lemon zest. Seal with an airlock and leave in a warm place for 30 days. Strain again, bottle, and store in a cellar for 2 months.
15. Plum and Mulberry Wine
Source: dzen.ruWork with mulberries wearing gloves, as they stain hands heavily.
You will need: 3 kg plums, 500 g mulberries, 500 g granulated sugar, 5 g wine yeast, 4 L water.
Preparation: Cut the plums in half and remove the pits, then mash the mulberries with a mortar. Place everything in a fermentation vessel. Add sugar, yeast, and warm water. Cover with a cloth napkin and place in a warm spot for 3 days. Gather the pomace in cheesecloth and press it out. Strain the must and transfer to a glass carboy. Seal with an airlock and place in a dark, warm spot for three weeks. Strain, bottle the wine into prepared bottles, and store in a cellar for 2 months.
16. Plum Wine with Spices
Source: ogorod.ruA simple addition that enriches the aroma and slightly alters the taste.
You will need: 3 kg plums, 1 cinnamon stick, 5 cardamom pods, 3 star anise, 350 g sugar, 3 L water.
Preparation: Mash the plums and remove the pits. Add sugar and water. Cover with cheesecloth and place in a warm spot for 2 days. Strain, transfer to a large carboy, and add spices. Seal with an airlock and leave in a warm place for 30 days. Strain again, bottle into clean bottles, and seal tightly. Move the wine to a cellar for 3 months.
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17. Dried Plum Wine with Vodka
Source: 2samogona.ruLarger plums should be kept in the oven for 2 hours longer.
You will need: 2 kg plums, 350 g sugar, 0.5 tsp wine yeast, 250 ml vodka, 3 L water.
Preparation: Spread the plums on a baking sheet and dry for 6 hours in an oven at 60 degrees Celsius. Cool and transfer to a prepared container. Add yeast, sugar, and water. Cover with a cloth towel and place in a warm spot for 3 days. Gather the pomace in cheesecloth and press it out. Strain the must and transfer to a carboy. Add vodka, seal with an airlock, and leave in a warm place for another 35-40 days. Strain, bottle, and move to a cellar for 3 months.
18. Plum Jam Wine
Source: kaprizulka.mediasole.ruYou can make jam from fresh plums or use ready-made jam from your pantry.
You will need: 3 kg plums, 400 g sugar, 1 handful raisins, 4 L water.
Preparation: Cut the plums in half, remove the pits, and place them in a saucepan. Sprinkle with sugar and leave for 5-6 hours. Boil over low heat for 5 minutes, cool, and transfer to a fermentation vessel. Add raisins and warm water, cover with cheesecloth, and place in a warm spot for 3 days. Strain, transfer to a carboy, and place a rubber glove with small holes on the neck. After 25 days, strain the preparation again, bottle, and move to a cellar. The wine will be ready in 3 months.
19. Plum Compote Wine
Source: wiltshireliqueur.comThis recipe is also convenient if the compote has gone sour.
You will need: 2 kg plums, 250 g sugar, 0.5 tsp wine yeast, 3 L water.
Preparation: Cut the plums in half, remove the pits, and place them in a pot of boiling water. Boil for 3 minutes, turn off the heat, and cool to room temperature. Add sugar, stir, and leave for 3-4 days. When the first bubbles appear, add wine yeast and cover with cheesecloth. After 2 days, strain, transfer to a glass carboy, and seal with an airlock. Move the preparation to a dark, warm spot for 1 month. Strain the young wine again, bottle, and store in a cellar for 2 months.
20. Plum Juice Wine
Source: argumentrus.ruIf you don't have a juicer, simply blend the plums and press through cheesecloth.
You will need: 5 kg plums, 350 g sugar, 5 g wine yeast, 2 L water.
Preparation: Cut the plums in half, remove the pits, and pass them through a juicer. Transfer to a fermentation vessel, add yeast, water, and sugar. Cover with a cloth napkin and place in a warm spot for 3 days. Strain, transfer to a glass carboy, and leave in a warm place for another 25-30 days. Strain through a cotton filter, bottle the wine into prepared containers, and move to a cellar for 2 months.