How to Make Dandelion Wine - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something incredibly magical about the process of making dandelion wine. The vibrant yellow flowers that pop up in meadows and lawns in the spring can be transformed into a delicious and unique wine that captures the essence of the season. Dandelion wine has been made for centuries, with recipes passed down through generations.

Making dandelion wine is a labor of love, as it requires patience and attention to detail. The process of gathering the flowers, gently plucking the pe...

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart yellow dandelion blossoms, well rinsed
  • 1 gallon boiling water
  • 8 cups white sugar
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • 1 lemon slice
  • 1 (.18 ounce) package wine yeast

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 17 days 15 mins
  • Total Time: 17 days 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 4 quarts

  • Place 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.
  • 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.
  • Siphon the wine off of the lees (sediment) and strain liquid through cheesecloth before bottling in four sterilized 1-quart canning jars.
  • Age the wine at least 1 week for best flavor.