Almond Wine Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelBit Difficult
Health IndexAverageCuisine
SpecialityVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Almonds2 Ounce
 Raisins1 pound
 Lemons2
 Water1 Gallon
 Sugar2 Pound
 Yeast
 Nutrient

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Using a sharp knife, mince almonds and raisins.
2. In a muslin bag, mix together minced almonds and raisins along with thinly pared lemon rind.

MAKING
3. In an enamel saucepan, place muslin bag and pour enough water to cover; gently simmer for 1 hour.
4. Into a fermentation jar, place sugar and strain the cooked liquor into the jar; stir until sugar dissolves.
5. Strain lemon juice and add to the jar.
6. Let the liquids cool down to 70 °F (21 °C); check with a thermometer.
7. At this point, add yeast and nutrient; cover jar with the lid and air low.
8. Let the liquid ferment for about 14 days.
9. After the primary fermentation is over, top up with cooled boiled water.
10. Let ferment for another 5-10 days until wine is clear.

FINALISING
11. Rack wine into smaller glass bottles and store in rack.

SERVING
12. Into a wine glass, pour almond wine and enjoy.
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