1 gallon jug
1/2 peck Damson plums (enough for 3 jugs)
1 1/2 lbs. sugar
5th of vodka or gin

Fill gallon jug 1/3 full with plums. Mix sugar with vodka or gin; pour over plums in jug. Cover with cap.

Once a week for a few weeks turn over to make sure sugar is dissolved. Tighten cap; swish liquid up over plums. Loosen cap after swishing. Repeat this for 6-8 weeks until sugar is dissolved. Usually ready to bottle first or second week of December. Excellent gifts!

These plums are ready in September and are very tart, but they make excellent jam or liquor.