As the festive season approaches, delight your loved ones with a quick and effortless red grape wine recipe. Perfect for Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, this easy-to-follow guide will have you enjoying your homemade wine in just 4 days. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year in advance!
Ingredients:
- Kilograms of Red Grapes (Seedless or with seeds)
- 4 Liters of Water
- 2 Kilograms of Unrefined Sugar
- 1 Cinnamon Stick (about 2 inches long)
- 4 Cloves
- 1 Orange
- 1 Lemon
- 1/4 Teaspoon of Dry Yeast
- 1 Slice of Bread
- 1 Clean White Cloth (approximately the size of a men’s handkerchief or napkin)
Preparation:
Start by separating the grapes from the stems and thoroughly washing them in water. Soak the grapes in a mixture of 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder and 2 tablespoons of salt dissolved in water for an hour. This step helps remove pesticides and impurities. After an hour, rinse the grapes in clean water, repeating this process 3 to 4 times.
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil. Add the cloves and cinnamon to the boiling water. Once boiling, add the grapes and let them cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the stove and let the mixture cool slightly.
While the mixture is still warm, add the unrefined sugar and stir until fully dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool completely. Meanwhile, squeeze the juice from the orange and lemon, keeping them separate.
Once the grape mixture has cooled naturally, transfer it into a glass or ceramic jar. Add the orange and lemon juice to the jar.
In a separate small bowl, mix the dry yeast with a little warm water to form a paste. Apply this yeast paste to the slice of bread and wrap it in the clean white cloth, creating a small bundle.
Place the yeast bundle into the jar and seal the jar tightly. If you don’t have a dark place, you can cover the jar with a bucket. Make sure there’s extra space in the jar to accommodate about 1 more liter of liquid.
Open the jar and stir its contents daily. On the 5th day, remove the grapes, squeeze out all the juice using a cloth or strainer, and discard the remaining waste.
Strain the wine and transfer it to another clean vessel. Clean the original jar by washing it with boiled water and allowing it to cool. Then, pour the strained wine back into the jar and seal it.
Each day, open the jar briefly to release any built-up air for about 2 minutes before closing it again.
On the 14th day, you can siphon the wine into glass bottles, taking care not to disturb the sediment settled at the bottom. Taste the wine and adjust the sweetness if desired by adding a little sugar.
Crafting your own red grape wine for the holiday season is both enjoyable and rewarding. With just a few simple steps, you can create a delightful beverage to share with family and friends. Remember, cleanliness is crucial in the winemaking process to ensure a successful outcome. Cheers to a festive and healthy celebration!
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