This very old recipe utilizes the bane of homeowners: the dandelion! I found this in 1993 when a flood left our front yard full of beautiful, very large dandelions. The blossoms CANNOT have been sprayed with any pesticides, and should be thoroughly rinsed.
Ingredients
- 1 quart yellow dandelion blossoms, well rinsed
- 1 gallon boiling water
- 1 (.18 ounce) package wine yeast
- 8 cups white sugar
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 lemon slice
Directions
- Step 1
Place dandelion blossoms in the boiling water, and allow to stand for 4 minutes. Remove and discard the blossoms, and let the water cool to 90 degrees F (32 degrees C).
Step 2
Stir in the yeast, sugar, orange slices, and lemon slice; 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. Siphon the wine off of the lees, and strain through cheesecloth before bottling in quart-sized, sterilized canning jars with lids and rings. Age the wine at least a week for best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 197 calories; protein 0.2g; carbohydrates 50.7g; fat 0g; cholesterol 0mg; sodium 9mg.
