DANDELION WINE 
1 qt. dandelion blossoms (all green parts removed and rinsed off)
4 qts. water, boil 30 minutes, let stand until cool
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water
1 lb. seedless raisins
6 c. sugar (3 lbs.)
1 lemon, skin left on
1 orange, skin left on

Stir daily for 2 weeks. Let stand one day and add one cup rum.

Put dandelion blossoms and 4 quarts of water to boil for 30 minutes. Strain to remove the blossoms, then strain through a cheese cloth into a large stone or glass jar. Let stand, cool, then dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add yeast mixture, raisins, sugar, lemon and orange (cut into small pieces) to dandelion liquid. Let stand 2 weeks, stirring daily. Strain through cheese cloth several times until clear. Add rum. Pour into 3 clean bottles. Seal with screw caps. Use clear glass jars to see the settlings at the bottom. Use tubes and filters to filter off from one jar to another to get rid of the settlings. Do this as often as needed to get good clear wine. Filter and tubing can be bought where they sell fish accessories.

 

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