Date and Citrus Wine Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Ingredients
| Dates | 4 Pound | |
| Water | 1 Gallon | |
| Lemons | 2 | |
| Oranges | 2 | |
| Sugar | 2 Pound | |
| Sherry yeast | ||
| Nutrient | ||
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Using a knife, chop dates.
MAKING
2. In a large saucepan, put together chopped dates, rinds of the citrus fruits and 6 date stones; simmer for 30 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, take sugar and strain date mixture on top; let the liquid cool down.
4. When temperature of the liquid reaches 70° Fahrenheit (21 °Celsius), check temperature with a thermometer; stir in citrus fruit juices, yeast and nutrient.
FINALISING
5. Into a fermentation jar, pour strained liquids and top up with cooled, boiled water if required.
6. Cover tightly with a lid.
7. When the wine is clear, rack into Champagne bottles.
SERVING
8. Serve Date and Citrus Wine in wine glass.
1. Using a knife, chop dates.
MAKING
2. In a large saucepan, put together chopped dates, rinds of the citrus fruits and 6 date stones; simmer for 30 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, take sugar and strain date mixture on top; let the liquid cool down.
4. When temperature of the liquid reaches 70° Fahrenheit (21 °Celsius), check temperature with a thermometer; stir in citrus fruit juices, yeast and nutrient.
FINALISING
5. Into a fermentation jar, pour strained liquids and top up with cooled, boiled water if required.
6. Cover tightly with a lid.
7. When the wine is clear, rack into Champagne bottles.
SERVING
8. Serve Date and Citrus Wine in wine glass.
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