Dandelion and Raisin Wine Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time15 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Ingredients
| Dandelion flowers - 2 quarts | ||
| Water | 1 Gallon | |
| Lemon | 1 | |
| Orange | 1 | |
| Grapefruit | 1 | |
| Raisins | 8 Ounce | |
| Sugar | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Yeast | ||
| Nutrient | ||
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Remove and discard petals form green part of dandelion heads.
MAKING
1. In a large bowl, place dandelion heads and pour boiling water on top.
2. Add the thin rind of all citrus fruits.
3. Cover the bowl and let soak for 2 days; stir daily.
4. Using a cloth or muslin, strain juice and squeeze gently to extract juice.
5. In a large bowl, put together chopped raisins, sugar, citrus juices, yeast and nutrient; pour juice on top.
6. Cover the bowl and let stand for 1 week.
7. Strain again using a clean cloth.
FINALISING
8. Into a fermentation jar, pour strained liquids and top with cooled, boiled water, if required.
9. Cover tightly with a lid.
10. When the wine is clear, rack into Champagne bottles.
SERVING
11. Serve Dandelion and Raisin Wine in wine glass.
1. Remove and discard petals form green part of dandelion heads.
MAKING
1. In a large bowl, place dandelion heads and pour boiling water on top.
2. Add the thin rind of all citrus fruits.
3. Cover the bowl and let soak for 2 days; stir daily.
4. Using a cloth or muslin, strain juice and squeeze gently to extract juice.
5. In a large bowl, put together chopped raisins, sugar, citrus juices, yeast and nutrient; pour juice on top.
6. Cover the bowl and let stand for 1 week.
7. Strain again using a clean cloth.
FINALISING
8. Into a fermentation jar, pour strained liquids and top with cooled, boiled water, if required.
9. Cover tightly with a lid.
10. When the wine is clear, rack into Champagne bottles.
SERVING
11. Serve Dandelion and Raisin Wine in wine glass.
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