Elderberry wine

[Guest guest]

I just got this from a friend, and thought I would pass it on.

 

ELDERBERRY WINE

  

Put a quart of water (may add more if berries are dry – just enough to

bring juice out) in bottom of pan.  Bring to boil.  Wash off berries

while in bunches.  Pick off berries and put in kettle with water. 

Mash berries.  Bring to boil – 5 minutes.  Strain juice.  To

each gallon of juice add three pounds of sugar and ¼ oz crème of

tartar (removes impurities).  Boil for one half hour.  Skim.  To

every three gallons of juice add one pound of raisins – while hot. 

When cool, place in barrel and float two yeast cakes on a slice of

toast.  Set barrel in warm place.  Stir every day.  After three

days take toast off.  Let ferment ten days.  Strain, siphon and

bottle.

 

 

 

Take good care.

 

Love,

Renee and Jerry