Sweet Pear Wine
Experience the luscious flavors of ripe pears with this homemade Sweet Pear Wine. Utilizing fresh, mashed fruit, a hint of lemon, and the richness of raisins, this recipe yields a captivating drink perfect for any gathering. Fermenting your own wine can be a fun journey, and the sweetness achieved will impress your friends and family alike.
ingredients
- 2 1/2 gallons ripe pears, mashed
- 5 cups boiled water, cooled
- 30 cups sugar syrup (to taste)
- 3 oz minced raisins
- 6 Campden tablets
- 8 oz lemon juice
- 1 package wine yeast
steps
- 1.
Begin by washing the ripe pears thoroughly, then mash them in a large fermentation vessel to release their juices.
- 2.
Boil 5 cups of water, allowing it to cool gradually before use.
- 3.
In a separate saucepan, prepare the sugar syrup by dissolving the sugar in water (adjust to your sweetness preference).
- 4.
Add the cooled water to the mashed pears, mixing thoroughly.
- 5.
Stir in the minced raisins for an added flavor complexity.
- 6.
Crush the Campden tablets and add them to the mixture to kill wild yeasts and bacteria.
- 7.
Pour in the lemon juice, adding a wonderful zesty note to the wine.
- 8.
Sprinkle in the wine yeast, stirring gently to combine all ingredients.
- 9.
Cover the fermentation vessel with a clean cloth and let it ferment in a cool, dark place for about 5-7 days.
- 10.
After fermentation begins, transfer the mixture to a sanitized carboy or another fermentation vessel, leaving the sediment behind.
- 11.
Allow the wine to mature for at least 4-6 weeks, checking occasionally to monitor fermentation and clarity.
- 12.
Once ready, siphon the wine from sediment into bottles, cork, and store in a cool dark place.
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