Dandelion Fruitful Wine
From: Paulette, Saint-Leonard, Quebec, Canada
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 gallon [4.5 L] dandelion heads
  • 1 gallon [4.5 L] boiling water
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] raisins
  • 4 pounds [1.8 kg] sugar
  • 4 oranges, sliced
  • 4 lemons, sliced
  • 1 pack [1 tablespoon / 15 mL] active dry yeast
  • Sterilized bottles [with corks]
  • 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]
  • Transfer washed dandelion heads into a stoneware jar.
  • Pour in boiling water.
  • Leave to ferment for 48 hours; filter.
  • Finely chop raisins; add to dandelion heads, along with remaining ingredients.
  • Thoroughly mix.
  • Half close jar; leave to ferment into a warm environment for 20 days, stirring once every day.
  • Filter; set aside for 5 days.
  • Siphon into sterilized bottles; seal with corks.
  • Age before drinking.
  • Keep into a cool environment.