Apple-Cherry Fruit Wine
Experience the vibrant essence of autumn with this Apple-Cherry Fusion Wine. By blending rich apple juice concentrate with tart cherry juice, you create a delightful harmony of sweetness and tartness. Perfect for sipping on a cozy evening or for serving at festive gatherings, this homemade wine is your ticket to an exquisite fruit-forward experience.
ingredients
- 48 oz apple juice concentrate (thawed)
- 24 oz tart cherry juice
- 8 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust for sweetness)
- 1/2 tsp yeast nutrient
- 1 packet champagne or wine yeast
- 1/2 tbsp acid blend (optional, for balance)
steps
- 1.
In a large sanitized fermenting vessel, combine apple juice concentrate and tart cherry juice.
- 2.
Add water and stir well to mix thoroughly.
- 3.
Gradually incorporate sugar, continuing to stir until completely dissolved.
- 4.
Optionally, add acid blend to enhance flavor balance.
- 5.
Next, sprinkle yeast nutrient over the mixture and stir gently.
- 6.
Activate your wine yeast as per packet instructions, then add it to the juice blend.
- 7.
Cover the fermenting vessel with a clean cloth or airlock and allow to ferment in a dark, cool area for 1-2 weeks.
- 8.
After fermentation slows, siphon to a sanitized secondary vessel, leaving sediment behind.
- 9.
Age the wine for 1-3 months in a cool place, tasting periodically for desired flavor.
- 10.
Once aged, bottle the wine and store upright for at least 2 weeks before enjoying.
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