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Vanilla Plum Shrub

2 cups of Plum Shrub with vanilla bean and fresh plums on a plate
  • Serves:  4
  • Prep Time:  20 min
  • Cook Time:  10 min

Ingredients

  • 6 plums, pitted and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped, pod reserved
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar, unfiltered
  • 12-20 ounces club soda

Method

  1. Place the plums in a glass jar or glass container with a tight fitting lid. Stir in the sugar and vanilla bean seeds. Using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, mash the fruit until it is fully incorporated with the sugar. Put the vanilla pod in the jar.

  2. In a small saucepan set over medium-high heat, bring the vinegar to a gentle simmer. Pour the vinegar over the plum mixture and seal tightly. Shake the jar a couple of times, then refrigerate for 24 hours or up to one week depending on how developed you want the flavor to be.

  3. When ready to serve, strain the fruit mixture using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth.

  4. Mix equal parts plumb shrub with club soda over ice. Add more or less to your liking.