Dandelion Wine
This vintage dandelion wine recipe makes great use of a common weed to make a sweet beverage. The addition of orange and lemon add a touch of acidity.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Place dandelion blossoms into boiling water and let sit for 4 minutes. Remove and discard blossoms. Let water cool to 90 degrees F (32 degrees C), about 10 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Stir in sugar, orange, lemon, and yeast; pour into a plastic fermentor and attach a fermentation lock. Let the wine ferment in a cool area until the bubbles stop, 10 to 14 days.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Siphon the wine off of the lees (sediment) and strain liquid through cheesecloth before bottling in four sterilized 1-quart canning jars.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Age the wine at least 1 week for best flavor.'}