How to bottle plum wine

Plum wine, also known as plum liquor, is a sweetened wine made from fermented plums. It is popular in East Asia, where it is traditionally made in the autumn when plums are in season. In China, plum wine is called meijiu (美酒), while in Japan it is called umeshu (梅酒).

There are two basic types of plum wine: clear and cloudy. Clear plum wine is made by fermentation of sugar and plums, while cloudy plum wine is made by soaking the plums in alcohol. Cloudy plum wine is usually sweeter than clear plum wine.

To make plum wine, the plums are first washed and then crushed. The pulp is then combined with water and sugar, and left to ferment for around two weeks. After fermentation, the plum wine is strained and bottled.

The alcohol content of plum wine depends on the fermentation time and the amount of sugar added. Generally, plum wine contains around 10-15% alcohol.

Plum wine can be served chilled or at room temperature. Cloudy plum wine is often served with ice, while clear plum wine is traditionally served without ice.

Plum wine can be enjoyed on its own or used in cocktails. It is also a popular ingredient in many Asian dishes, such as Peking duck and mu shu pork.

If you want to try your hand at making plum wine, here is a basic recipe:

Ingredients:

2 kg (4.4 lb) ripe plums

1 kg (2.2 lb) sugar

4 cups water

1 packet of wine yeast

Directions:

1. Wash the plums and remove the pits.

2. Place the plums in a fermentation vessel.

3. Add the sugar, water, and wine yeast.

4. Cover the vessel and ferment for two weeks.

5. Strain the plum wine and bottle.

6. Store the plum wine in a cool, dark place.

7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.Resource

Recipes that pair well with plum wine

There are many recipes that can be made with plum wine. Some popular examples of recipes that go well with plum wine are plum wine glazed ham, plum wine sauce, and plum wine cake. Plum wine can also be used in many cocktails and punches.

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