Vanilla Plum Shrub

Recipe by The Modern Proper · ★ 5 (3) · indexed by SeasonSort

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

Nutrition as published by The Modern Proper. Cost is an estimate from this week’s regional produce & meat prices plus typical pantry costs. Indexed as factual data — the full method and photos live on The Modern Proper.

• Add a veggie: a simple green salad, roasted seasonal vegetables, or steamed greens.
• Add a carb: steamed rice or quinoa, crusty bread, or roasted potatoes.

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