Dandelion Wine with Raisins
  • 12 cups [3 L] dandelion heads
  • 16 cups [4 L] boiling water
  • 3 pounds [1.4 kg] sugar
  • 2 oranges, sliced
  • 2 lemons, sliced
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] raisins
  • 2 packs [2 tablespoons / 30 mL] active dry yeast
  • Sterilized glass bottles [with corks]
  • Pour boiling water over dandelion heads; leave to soak for 2 days.
  • Strain.
  • Add sugar, orange slices, lemon slices, raisins and soaked dry yeast.
  • Leave to ferment for 2 weeks, stirring every day.
  • Strain, bottle and lightly cover; after 3 weeks, tightly seal bottles with corks.