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    Vanilla Bean & Plum Syrup

    apricot orange blossom fruit syrup for mimosas, fresh pressed juice, champagne
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    Vanilla Bean & Plum Syrup recipe || The perfect syrup for summer cocktails and homemade sodas! It's even great over ice cream. || @thismessisours #FriendsWhoFete #glutenfree #vegan

    Vanilla bean & plum is one of my go-to flavor combinations for summer! While I do love combining these two classic flavors in baked goods like cobblers and scones, my favorite way to indulge in this pair is by making a delicious fruit simple syrup recipe that I can store in the fridge for easy cocktails and homemade sodas!

    Vanilla Bean & Plum Syrup recipe || The perfect syrup for summer cocktails and homemade sodas! It's even great over ice cream. || @thismessisours #FriendsWhoFete #glutenfree #vegan

    Recently I teamed up with my party-loving friend Kate of Hola Jalapeño, to celebrate our friend Aida's recent marriage in Thailand with a deliciously elegant bridal shower. I just couldn't resist volunteering my services to build a champagne bar!

    Vanilla Bean & Plum Syrup recipe || The perfect syrup for homemade sodas and summer cocktails! It's even great over ice cream. || @thismessisours #FriendsWhoFete #glutenfree #vegan

    I set up the bar with a trio of delicious fruit syrups, including this apricot orange blossom syrup, fresh pressed citrus juice, and a variety of edible flowers for garnishing our glasses. It was so easy since the syrups could all be made a few days in advance and was a huge hit amongst our guests!

    If you’ve tried Vanilla Bean and Plum Simple Syrup Recipe I would be so grateful if you would rate the recipe and let me know what you think in the comments below. I just love hearing from you and your reviews and comments really help others that visit This Mess is Ours!

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    Vanilla Bean & Plum Syrup

    Vanilla Bean & Plum Syrup recipe || The perfect syrup for summer cocktails and homemade sodas! It's even great over ice cream. || @thismessisours #FriendsWhoFete #glutenfree #vegan
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    This delicious syrup is perfect for drinks and over ice cream!

    Don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know what you think about this Vanilla Bean and Plum Syrup Recipe in the comments below. I just love hearing from you and your reviews/comments really help other people that visit This Mess is Ours!

    • Author: This Mess Is Ours
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 30 mins
    • Total Time: 40 mins
    • Yield: 2-2 ½ CUPS 1x

    Ingredients

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    • 3 ½ cups chopped plums
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 vanilla bean split in half

    Instructions

    1. Combine the plums, sugar, water, and vanilla bean in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the liquid has reduced and the mixture has thickened.
    2. Place a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl and pour the plum mixture into the strainer. Press on the solids with a spatula to extract all of the syrup then discard the solids. Allow the syrup to cool then store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

    To make a drink

    1. If making a soda, fill your glass with ice. Then fill the glass half full with syrup and top with champagne or sparkling water.

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    What are the health benefits of plums?

    Plums contain a certain antioxidant called polyphenols at around twice the rate of most other fruits. These antioxidants promote bone health and reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Plums are also packed with numerous vitamins and minerals, mainly Vitamin K, phosphorous, magnesium, and potassium.

    Click here for more information on the health benefits of plums.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is simple syrup made of?

    Simple syrup is made of sugar, water, and any other flavor profile you may want, usually fruits.

    How do you make simple syrup from scratch?

    Combine the plums, sugar, water, and vanilla bean in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the liquid has reduced and the mixture has thickened.

    Place a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl and pour the plum mixture into the strainer. Press on the solids with a spatula to extract all of the syrup then discard the solids. Allow the syrup to cool then store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

    Does simple syrup have to boil?

    It is important to bring the syrup to a low boil and reduce to simmer. Be careful to avoid boiling too much or it will easily burn.

    How long does homemade simple syrup last?

    Kept in a refrigerated air tight container, simple syrup will last up to a month.

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