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Dandelion Wine Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
10-12 cups of pesticide-free dandelion blossoms (flowers only), well rinsed
1 cup honey
2 1/2 pounds sugar
1 gallon boiling water
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 orange, chopped
1 lemon, chopped
1 Gallon Water
2 Tbsp. fresh, chopped ginger
5 Cloves
1 Cup Orange juice
1/2 Cup Lemon juice
Directions:
Directions:
1. Combine dandelion flowers, honey, sugar, chopped orange, and chopped lemon in a large pot. Boil water in a separate container and pour over flower mixture. Bring back to a simmer for 30 minutes.
2. Cool to room temperature.
3. Add yeast package, orange juice, lemon juice and spices, and stir well.
4. Cover in a non-reactive container (like ceramic, glass, or enamel) and set aside for a month in a dark place to ferment. (This will get quite fragrant.)
5. Strain and decant into sterilized jars. Seal. Let wine season for three months or so in a cool, dark place before serving.
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Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is my "go-to" ingredient for broth in making Italian Sausage, Peppers, and Onions. While I've never drunk this myself, others rave about it.

 

 

 

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