To make a gallon of wine from whole fruit

Step 1 – Gather all ingredients and equipment together

  • Large pan
  • 1 gallon glass jug
  • Airlock device
  • Funnel
  • 2-3 lbs of honey (or alternate sugar source, molasses, sugar, fructose)
  • 1-3 lbs of fruit (more you add, the stronger the flavor)
  • Water
  • Yeast
  • Pectic Enyzme (1 tsp)
  • Yeast Nutrient (3/4 tsp)

Step 2 – Sterilize all equipment

Step 3 – Prepare yeast – Add yeast, yeast nutrient, and 1-tablespoon sugar source to 1 cup of water.  Mix well, and set aside.  (Omit this step if using White Labs brand yeast.  If using White Labs yeast, follow instructions on vial)

Step 4 – Turn the fruit into puree

Step 5 – Add fruit and honey to the large pan, add water as needed.  Heat to a low boil and dissolve honey.  Remove from heat.

Step 6 – Strain fruit and honey mixture into the gallon glass jug.  Add additional water if needed.

Step 7 – Add pectic enzyme to jug

Step 8 – Cover jug with airlock device and allow to cool to between 60 and 70 farenhiedt

Step 9 – Add yeast mixture

Step 10 – Replace airlock, sit back, and watch.

Step 11 – Allow to ferment for approximately 1 month.  After 1 month, siphon liquid into a secondary container, leaving behind the dregs.

Step 12 – Top off with water and replace airlock.  Allow to ferment until complete.  (two months)

Step 13 – Siphon into bottles, cork, and let sit for 6 months to a year.

Step 14 – Bring me a bottle

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