Wild Plum Shrub

• 1 cup pitted and chopped fresh ripe wild (or purchased) plums
• ½ cup sugar
• ½

In a saucepan, combine the chopped plums, sugar, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the plums begin to break down, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Once the mixture has cooled, mash the plums to release their juices.

Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean jar