Banana Wine
Experience the unique and fruity essence of homemade banana wine! This recipe transforms ripe bananas, lemon juice, and light raisins into a refreshing beverage that showcases the natural sweetness and flavors of the ingredients. With a hint of citrus and the warmth of fermentation, this wine is perfect for sipping or sharing at gatherings.
ingredients
- 3 lbs ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups light raisins
- 5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 juiced lemons
- 1 tsp nutrients
- Water (to make up to 1 gallon)
- 1 packet wine yeast
- 2 campden tablets
steps
- 1.
Begin by sanitizing all equipment to ensure a clean fermentation process.
- 2.
Peel and mash the ripe bananas thoroughly in a large fermentation vessel.
- 3.
Add the light raisins, granulated sugar, and freshly juiced lemons to the mashed bananas.
- 4.
Dissolve the mixture by adding warm water until the total volume reaches one gallon. Stir well.
- 5.
Crush the campden tablets and dissolve them in a small amount of water, then add to the mixture to kill wild yeast. Let it sit for 24 hours.
- 6.
After 24 hours, add the wine yeast and nutrients. Stir gently to combine.
- 7.
Cover the fermentation vessel with a cloth or airlock and place it in a warm, dark area.
- 8.
Allow the mixture to ferment for about 2 to 4 weeks, stirring daily.
- 9.
Once fermentation appears complete (bubbling slows), siphon the wine into bottles, leaving sediment behind.
- 10.
Seal the bottles and age them for at least 3 months before tasting for optimal flavor.
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