What is the process for making dandelion wine?
Dandelion wine is made by first harvesting dandelions. The dandelions are then washed and boiled in water. After they have cooled, the dandelions are squeezed to extract the juice. The juice is then mixed with sugar and yeast and left to ferment. Once the fermentation process is complete, the wine is Ready to drink.
How long does it take to make dandelion wine?
It takes about six weeks to make dandelion wine. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
-1 gallon of dandelions (picked from a yard that has not been sprayed with pesticides)
-3 lemons
-3 oranges
-1 pound of raisins
-1 tablespoon of yeast
-1 teaspoon of sugar
-1 gallon of water
Start by boiling the dandelions in a pot of water for 10 minutes. This will help to release their flavor. While the dandelions are boiling, zest the lemons and oranges. Add the zest, along with the raisins, yeast, and sugar to a primary fermentation vessel. Once the dandelions are done boiling, strain them and add them to the fermentation vessel. Add water to the vessel until it is full. stir well and cap tightly.
Allow the wine to ferment for four weeks, then strain and bottle it. Dandelion wine is best if it’s allowed to age for at least six months.
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