Recipe

“Plum Wine”

“Plum Wine”

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    checker's Notes:

    Black plums are one of my favorite things. This is tangy and refreshing and a lovely shade of deep pink.

Makes enough for several bottles

1 black plum Ask a question about this ingredient

juice of 1 wedge of a lime (maybe ½ teaspoon) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 chilled bottle of prosecco Ask a question about this ingredient

small basil leaves for garnish Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. Peel the plum as you would a peach or tomato, by boiling for a few seconds, than dipping it in an ice bath, than peeling off the skin with a paring knife.

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  2. Chunk the peeled plum into a blender, removing the pit.

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  3. Squirt the juice of one lime wedge into the blender and over the plum.

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  4. Blend until smooth.

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  5. Drop about a teaspoon of the purée into your serving glasses, and top with the prosecco.

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  6. What remains of the puree can be saved in a refrigerated jar for a couple of days.

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  7. Garnish with a small basil leaf and enjoy.

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2 Comments on “Plum Wine”

Checker Reply

Why thank you.

Ab_sum Reply

I think I would love this!

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