Easy Dandelion Wine Recipe

Dandelion Wine

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Dandelion Wine Recipe

   Ingredients required
1 quart dandelion blossoms (stems removed)
4 quarts water
1 package dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1 lb seedless raisins
6 cups sugar (3 pounds)
1 lemon, skin left on
1 orange, skin left on
1 cup rum

Instructions for Dandelion Wine

   Place dandelion blossoms and 4 quarts water in Kettle or Dutch oven; boil 30 minutes. strain to remove blossoms, then strain through cheesecloth into a large stone or glass jar. Let stand until cool; then dissolve yeast in the 1/2 cup warm water. Add the yeast mixture, raisins, sugar, lemon and orange (cut in small pieces) to dandelion liquid. Let'\ stand for two weeks, stirring each day. Strain through cheesecloth several times, until clear. After straining let it stand 1 day. The next day add the rum and mix. Pour into three wine bottles. Seal with cork or screw cap. Makes 3 bottles.

Easy Dandelion Wine Recipe