Recipes that pair well with plum wine
When it comes to plum wine, there are endless recipes that can be used to create the perfect pairing. Here are some of our favourites:
-A classic cheese board with a variety of fruits, jams and chutneys.
-Seared scallops with a plum wine and sage butter sauce.
-Roasted pork tenderloin with a plum wine and balsamic reduction.
-Grilled lamb chops with a plum wine and rosemary jus.
-Chicken paillard with a plum wine and mustard vinaigrette.
-Strawberry shortcake with plum wine infused whipped cream..Original Content
How to tell when plum wine is ready to bottle
A plum wine recipe generally calls for 10-12 pounds of plums per gallon of water. The plums should be ripe, but not overripe, and of a variety that is good for eating fresh as well as for making wine. You will also need sugar and yeast.
To prepare the plums for fermentation, wash them and then crush them, either with your hands or in a food processor. You can also cut them up into small pieces, but crushing them will release more of the juices and flavors.
Next, add the sugar and yeast to the plum mixture and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Then, cover the mixture and let it sit at room temperature for 3-5 days, stirring it once a day.
After 3-5 days, the mixture should be bubbly and have a strong plum flavor. At this point, it is ready to bottle.
To bottle the plum wine, sterilize the bottles and then funnel the wine into them, leaving about an inch of headspace. Then, seal the bottles with corks or screw caps and store them in a cool, dark place.
The plum wine will be ready to drink after about 6 months, but it will taste better if you wait a year or longer.
Visit howtomakewinefromgrapes.com to learn more about make plum wine. Disclaimer: We used this website as a reference for this blog post.