Best 2 Homemade Fruit Wine Recipes

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Homemade fruit wine is a delightful and rewarding endeavor for wine enthusiasts and homebrewers alike. Crafting your own fruit wine allows you to explore the diverse flavors and aromas of various fruits, creating unique and personalized beverages. Whether you prefer the delicate sweetness of berry wines, the crisp acidity of citrus wines, or the rich complexity of stone fruit wines, there's a fruit wine recipe waiting to be discovered. With careful attention to detail and a touch of patience, you can transform your favorite fruits into delicious and memorable wines that will impress your friends and family. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions for making homemade fruit wine using a variety of fruits, ensuring a successful and enjoyable winemaking experience. From selecting the right fruit to bottling and aging your wine, you'll find all the information you need to create your own exceptional fruit wines at home.

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HOMEMADE FRUIT WINE



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Homemade fruit wine is easier to make than you might think-the main ingredient is time.

Provided by Barbara Pleasant

Categories     Drinks

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 -6 pounds fresh fruit (cut into small pieces)
2 pounds sugar
3 quarts water (boiled)
Juice of 1 lemon
6 drops liquid pectic enzyme
1 can frozen white grape juice concentrate (optional)
1 packet wine yeast (champagne or Montrachet strains)

Steps:

  • Place the fruit in a fermentation bag inside a sanitized primary fermenter. Combine the sugar with 2 quarts of the hot water and pour over the fruit. Add the lemon juice, pectic enzyme, and grape juice concentrate (if using), and additional boiled, cooled water to bring the water level up to 1½ gallons. When the temperature cools to 72°F (22°C), test the specific gravity or taste the liquid. It should taste quite sweet, as sweet as light syrup. Sprinkle on the yeast and cover the primary fermenter after providing a way for gases to escape, such as using an airlock or covering the container securely with several folds of cheesecloth or a clean towel.
  • At least once a day for 5 to 6 days, use clean hands to knead the fruit in the fermentation bag and turn it, so a different side floats to the top. The liquid will become cloudy and slightly fizzy; with some fruits, large bubbles form on the top. Taste the liquid just before washing it from your hands. The sugar level should drop noticeably by the fifth day.

HOMEMADE WINE



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This is an easy recipe for homemade wine. You can choose whatever flavor you like but my favorite is the red. You will need a sterile milk jug, a large latex balloon and a rubber band to complete the project. This Wine is a bit stronger than regular table wine. Its great for cooking as well as drinking.

Provided by MSGYPSYLEE

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes

Time P7DT17h7m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
4 cups sugar
1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen juice concentrate - any flavor except citrus, thawed
3 ½ quarts cold water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine the yeast, sugar and juice concentrate in a gallon jug. Fill the jug the rest of the way with cold water. Rinse out a large balloon, and fit it over the opening of the jug. Secure the balloon with a rubber band.
  • Place jug in a cool dark place. Within a day you will notice the balloon starting to expand. As the sugar turns to alcohol the gasses released will fill up the balloon. When the balloon is deflated back to size the wine is ready to drink. It takes about 6 weeks total.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 4.1 mg, Sugar 30.7 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe, fresh fruit: The quality of your fruit will greatly impact the quality of your wine. Choose fruit that is ripe, but not overripe, and free of blemishes.
  • Wash your fruit thoroughly: Before you start making your wine, wash your fruit thoroughly to remove any dirt or bacteria.
  • Use a clean fermentation container: Your fermentation container should be clean and sanitized before you start making your wine. This will help to prevent contamination.
  • Keep your wine in a cool, dark place: Wine should be stored in a cool, dark place to prevent it from spoiling.
  • Be patient: Making wine takes time. Allow your wine to ferment for at least 4 weeks before you bottle it.

Conclusion:

Making homemade fruit wine is a fun and rewarding experience. By following the tips in this article, you can make delicious wine that you can enjoy with your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!

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