Apple Honey Wine
Embrace the flavors of fall with this refreshing apple honey wine. Made with crisp apples and sweet local honey, this easy-to-make beverage provides a floral aroma and smooth taste. Perfect for gatherings or quiet nights, each glass brings a taste of the harvest season.
ingredients
- 5 lbs fresh apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup local honey
- 1 gallon spring water
- 1/4 teaspoon yeast nutrient
- 1/2 teaspoon pectic enzyme
- 1 packet wine yeast (like Champagne yeast)
- 1/2 teaspoon potassium metabisulfite (optional)
steps
- 1.
Wash, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.
- 2.
In a large pot, mix the chopped apples, spring water, and granulated sugar. Heat gently to dissolve sugar without boiling.
- 3.
Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- 4.
Stir in honey, yeast nutrient, and pectic enzyme until combined.
- 5.
Pour the mixture into a fermentation vessel, leaving some space at the top.
- 6.
Sprinkle the wine yeast over the mixture and seal the vessel with an airlock.
- 7.
Place in a cool, dark area (around 65-75°F) for 1-2 weeks until fermentation slows.
- 8.
Once fermentation is complete, siphon the wine into a cleaned carboy, avoiding sediment.
- 9.
Allow aging for 3-6 months, tasting to monitor flavor.
- 10.
When ready, siphon into bottles and seal. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
