Plum Cordial

By
Billie Johnson
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3 lbs. Fresh Purple Plums, {halved & pitted} = (7 c.)
2 c. Sugar
1 Qt. Gin
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Combine all ingredients
in large jar;
cover tightly.
Turn jar end over end
until Sugar is in suspension,
(Sugar will not be dissolved).
Let stand at room temperature
for 2 days.
Invert & let stand 2 more days.
Repeat turning every other day
for 6 weeks.

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To serve,
strain out the Plums.
Serve in Liquor glasses.

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Makes 2 Qts.

NOTE:
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(can use wild Plums)

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