Dandelion Wine

Junior Trimmer remembers his grandmother lining up the jugs of wine that she made all summer. She made fruit wines, but dandelion wine was the first to appear. To read his story, click the link below - find out what boys will do around jugs of dandelion wine that are covered with bees.

• 1 gallon boiling water
• 1 quart dandelion blossoms packed tight
• 3 1/2 pounds granulated sugar
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 orange
• 1 yeast cake
• 1/2 pound seeded raisins

METHOD

Boil water for ten minutes. Place dandelion petals in a large stone crock or glass jar. Cover with sugar. Add boiling water. Set aside to cool.

When water is lukewarm, add lemon and orange juice. Break up the yeast cake and add to the liquid. Stir well. Cover loosely and let stand 1 week.

Strain through cheesecloth and discard solids. Return liquid to the crock, add raisins, cover loosely and let stand for 3 days.

Strain through cheesecloth. Return liquid to crock and allow to ferment, about one more week. Strain once more and bottle.

Store in a cool place like a cellar or springhouse for 3 to 4 months before drinking.

recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

Contributor: Junior Trimmer

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