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Old fashioned raisin wine

This old fashioned raisin wine is a sweet, aromatic homemade wine that’s perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and some patience, you can create a delicious wine that rivals store-bought varieties.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 days
Servings: 1 gallon
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs raisins chopped
  • 2 lbs granulated sugar
  • 1 gallon water
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 orange juiced
  • 1 packet wine yeast

Equipment

  • Fermentation jar
  • Cheesecloth
  • Siphon tube
  • Wine bottles

Method
 

  1. Chop the raisins and set aside.
  2. Dissolve sugar in water and let cool.
  3. Combine raisins, citrus juices, and sugar syrup in a fermentation jar.
  4. Add wine yeast and seal with an airlock. Ferment for 4-6 weeks.
  5. Strain and bottle the wine. Age for at least 3 months.