Pineapple Wine
Create your own tropical paradise in a bottle with this homemade pineapple wine recipe. Utilizing fresh, juicy pineapple, sugar, and carefully selected wine yeast, this vibrant beverage brims with fruity flavors and a hint of complexity. Perfect for summer parties or as a unique homemade gift, you’ll love the refreshing taste of this artisan-crafted wine!
ingredients
- 3 lbs fresh pineapple (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 1 Campden tablet (to sterilize and prevent wild yeast or bacteria growth)
- 4 cups white sugar (for fermentation and sweetness)
- 1 tsp yeast nutrients (to help the yeast thrive)
- 1 tsp tannin (adds body and complexity to the wine)
- 1 packet wine yeast (such as Lalvin EC-1118 or another suitable strain)
- Water (to bring the mixture to the desired volume)
steps
- 1.
Sanitize all equipment to avoid contamination. Use the Campden tablet in 1 gallon of water to clean.
- 2.
In a large pot, bring 1 gallon of water to a boil and add the chopped pineapple. Simmer for 15 minutes to extract flavors.
- 3.
Strain the pineapple mixture into a fermentation vessel, discarding solids.
- 4.
Add the white sugar, yeast nutrients, and tannin to the warm liquid, stirring until dissolved.
- 5.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before adding the yeast.
- 6.
Sprinkle the wine yeast on top, cover with a cloth, and secure with a rubber band. Let it sit for about 24 hours.
- 7.
After 24 hours, seal the fermentation vessel with an airlock and place in a dark, warm space.
- 8.
Ferment for 1 to 2 weeks, or until bubbling slows significantly.
- 9.
Siphon the wine into clean bottles, leaving sediment behind. Seal and age for at least 1 month before enjoying!
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