How To Make Dandelion Wine

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Dandelion wine is probably the best tasting wine you can make at home!

Dandelions will be everywhere pretty soon. As a result, you will want to learn how to make dandelion wine and take advantage of the first blossoms of dandelions!

Dandelions are weeds that grow pretty much anywhere. For years I always thought of them as annoying weeds that just grew where ever they liked, ruining my lush green lawn.

Now that I am a prepper, I have changed my mind. You can make dandelion bread or tea with them. A like this post, make wine with them. They are a prepper’s best friend with many health benefits.

Check out our recipe below, and enjoy!

Dandelion Wine

Yield: 4 Quart Jars

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 21 days

Total Time: 21 days 20 minutes

Take advantage of these prolific, annoying weeds and transform them into a tasty wine at home!

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Ingredients

• 1 quart yellow dandelion blossoms, well rinsed
• 1 gallon water
• 8 cups white sugar
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• Orange, sliced
• 1 lemon slice

Instructions

1. Place dandelion blossoms in the boiling water, and allow to stand for 4 minutes.
2. Remove and discard the blossoms, and let the water cool to 90 degrees F (32 degrees C).
3. Stir in the yeast, sugar, orange slices, and a lemon slice.
4. Pour into a plastic fermenter, and attach a fermentation lock.
5. Let the wine ferment in a cool area until the bubbles stop, about 10 to 14 days.
6. Siphon the wine off of the lees, and strain through cheesecloth.
7. Bottle in quart-sized, sterilized canning jars with lids and rings.
8. Age the wine at least a week for the best flavor.

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 64Total Fat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 42mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1.9gSugar: 0.4gProtein: 1.5g