We’re not really cordial drinkers in the Delicieux house. In fact, the last time we had cordial was when I made Lemon Cordial last year. While I usually only drink water or tea I felt like a change. So when I was browsing for plum recipes the other day and saw this beautiful Blood Plum Cordial recipe on Gourmet Traveller I knew I had to make it.
Making this cordial the house filled with the most amazing plummy aromas, reminiscent of jam making, but thankfully so much easier. And it’s quite beautiful too, the syrup has deep blood red colour, similar to red wine, when finished.
Enjoy this beautiful plum cordial with water, with lemonade, or with sparkling mineral water and a squeeze of lime. Add a little if you want a subtle plum flavour and add more if you want more of that delicious plumminess. It’s also a great mixer for cocktails. Try it with a little vodka, or even with some gin. It’s also lovely to add a small quantity to a glass of champagne.
Delicious, easy and a great way to use the beautiful plums that are in season at the moment. What more could you ask for?
| Blood Plum Cordial |
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- 500g blood plums, stones removed and coarsely chopped
- 500ml of water
- approximately 275g white sugar
- 25ml lemon juice
- 25ml orange juice
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- Add the plums to a saucepan, along with the water and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Strain through a fine sieve, pressing to extract juice, discard solids, then strain liquid through muslin or paper towel and pour the liquid into a measuring jug and note how much liquid remains.
- Return to the saucepan to a medium heat and combine the plum liquid with an equal measure of sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add vanilla seeds and the lemon and orange juice, bring to the boil, reduce heat to low-medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add vinegar and stir to combine, then transfer to a sterile glass bottle, seal and refrigerate.
Serve as a mixer with lemonade or mineral water, or in cocktails with Vodka and Gin. It’s also lovely added a glass of champagne.
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I am so going to make this! Keeping my eye out for cheap bags of plums as of now.
K-bobo @ Gormandize with A-dizzle & K-bobo recently posted..Croatian Pizza (with "Kulen" and Vegan Feta Cheese)
A heavenly drink! What a gorgeous color.
Cheers,
Rosa
That ruby red colour is beautiful….but you sold me when you said it could be added to champagne!
Anna @ the shady pine recently posted..A journey to kitchenware nirvana!
Hehe yes, it’s lovely in Champagne
I’m definitely making this. I just bought some plums, although my local didn’t have blood plums so I’m hoping it’s just as nice with red plums. Not sure about what you said about it being easier than jam though! From the directions it looks like much more effort than jam!
K-bobo @ Gormandize with A-dizzle & K-bobo recently posted..Croatian Pizza (with "Kulen" and Vegan Feta Cheese)
Perhaps that’s related to my jam phobia. I’ve always seen jam as complicated. It’s on my must try list this year though
Haha, if you want it nice and simplified check my blog for recipes
Then you’ll be making jam out of everything!
K-bobo @ Gormandize with A-dizzle & K-bobo recently posted..Vegan Truffles in 3 Flavours: Tahini Temptress, Paprika Paradise and Strawberry Gum Seduction
You’ve inspired me. I will try making my own jam soon!
Isn’t the colour amazing! I bet the lime would work so well with this. How long do you think it would last? It would be great to keep this to enjoy when the plums are out of season…
Anna @The Littlest Anchovy recently posted..Pork Ribs With Sticky, Sweet and Spicy Plum Sauce
Hi Anna,
I’m not sure how long it will last. I was wondering the same thing to be honest, but I suspect it would last a couple of months….if it isn’t drunk before then
Love plums and they are in plentiful supply right now, nice one!
Thanks Lizzy
And yes, there are lots of beautiful plums at the moment. It’s a shame not to use them. 
I could totally see this as a spritzer or maybe as a vodka cocktail! Yum! Sounds fantastic! Great pictures, as always!
Katie @ Epicurean Mom recently posted..Berry Cheesecake Bars {Hearts}
Thanks Katie
And it is great as a vodka cocktail 
What a coincidence! I just acquired 10kg of plums from Food Connect and highlighted *the same* recipe! Yum
Amanda@EasyPeasyOrganic recently posted..It’s Almost Australia Day!
i’m not really a cordial drinker either but i do looove blood plums, they have been delicious.
muppy recently posted..Anna’s Lamb Rack with Ratatouille
oh my! That color is absolutely stunning!
anh@anhsfoodblog.com recently posted..Happy Lunar New Year! – Vietnamese sticky rice, coated in mung bean
I have a groaning plum tree which would be just about ready for harvest. This recipe would be just perfect – oh, what a shame to miss out on them!
Amanda recently posted..Vancouver – my new favourite city!
It is a shame you will miss out on them Amanda, but think of all of the wonderful experiences you are having in return. I know which I’d pick
What an absolutely gorgeous colour! I’ve not heard of blood plums before, only blood oranges, so would love to give them a try.
thelittleloaf recently posted..Pear, Pecan & Brown Butter Tart with the Darkest Chocolate Ice Cream
Blood Plums are just beautiful and well worth getting your hands on if you can.
Looks beautiful and colourful and summery, unfortunately i drink wine!
tania@mykitchenstories.com.au recently posted..Move over Pavlova, Happy Australia Day!
That’s a drink perfect for V day — or any day for that matter
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com recently posted..Spiced Chicken w/ Pomegranate Arils
You’re right, it would be a great drink for Valentine’s Day.
Great idea!
Mmm looks lovely and refreshing!
This looks just delightful! I bet it would be amazing in a cocktail.
Beautiful cordial, I’d love some of that with a little champagne.
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen recently posted..Black Beluga Lentil Salad with Mushrooms and Mustard Vinaigrette | Hearty Feel Good Food
I made this last night and it was absolutely delicious! Now I have a big bottle of it in the fridge and that I’m itching to use up. I think I’ll have to go out and buy some champagne
Plums are just fantastic at the moment! I’ve been eating them and cooking with them constantly!
K-bobo @ Gormandize with A-dizzle & K-bobo recently posted..Vegan Šljivovec (Croatian Plum Pie)
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. It’s really beautiful and so versatile too
Plum cordial! Very nice and so affordable with those Harris Farm bucketfuls on special.
Martyna@WholesomeCook recently posted..Mango, white chocolate and lime lamingtons
Great recipe! Any particular reason that you stone the fruit before cooking? I didn’t and removed the stones during the sieving process. Didn’t seem to affect the flavour….
Removing the stones during the sieving process should be fine.