Umeshu Plum Wine (梅酒)
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Umeshu Plum Wine (梅酒)
Description
This Umeshu Plum Wine recipe begins by soaking ume plums in water, washing, drying, and removing stems to prepare them for infusion. Rock sugar and ume plums are layered alternately in a sterilized glass jar. High-proof liquor (above 35% alcohol, such as vodka, rum, or gin) is poured over the fruit and sugar to cover them. The jar is sealed and stored in a cool place away from direct sunlight for a minimum of six months.
During this time, the alcohol extracts the flavors and aromas from the plums, with the rock sugar sweetening the mixture. The finished umeshu offers a balanced flavor profile that is fruity, sweet, and subtly tart. It can be served chilled, with ice, or as a cocktail ingredient.
The process requires patience, as the steeping period affects the depth of flavor. Adjusting the amount of rock sugar allows control over sweetness. Choosing a liquor with sufficient alcohol content is essential for preservation and flavor extraction. The recipe notes that the nutritional value is for the whole jar, and different liquor and sugar quantities can be used to vary sweetness and alcohol strength in the final product.
Ingredients
- 2 lb ume plum fruits
- 1 lb rock sugar *1
- 8 cups liquor *2
Instructions
- Soak plum fruits in water for 3 hours.
- Stylise the glass jar by boiling or wipe with spirits or alcohol wipes and set aside.
- Wash the plum fruits thoroughly under running water.
- Remove excess water off the plum fruits by gently tapping the fruits.
- Remove the stem ends with a toothpick or a bamboo skewer.
- Place rock sugar and ume plum fruits alternately in layers into the glass jar.
- Pour the liquor of your choice into the glass jar.
- Put the lid on and leave it at a cool place where no direct sunlight for minimum 6 months.
Notes
- Adjust rock sugar between 500–800g (1–1.8lb) to vary the sweetness of the plum wine.
- Use liquor with at least 35% alcohol content, such as vodka, rum, or gin, for proper infusion and preservation.
- Store the jar in a cool, dark place without direct sunlight for a minimum of 6 months to develop flavors.
- This recipe uses 350g plums, 280g rock sugar, and 700ml vodka as an example ratio.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1container
Amount Per Serving
Calories 6608 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 6608kcal | 330% |
| Carbohydrates | 557g | 186% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1472mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 543g | 1086% |
| Vitamin A | 3130IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 86mg | 96% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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