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Dandelion Wine: The Flower of the Military Child

April 24, 2015 by Ashley Leave a Comment

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Dandelions are like military kids: strong, sturdy, blooming wherever the wind blows them and thriving in any climate.  Sometimes we need a little “help” (wink, wink) while parenting our dandelions kids.

Ingredients

10 to 12 cups of dandelions (petals only and well-rinsed)

1 cup  of honey

2 ½ pounds sugar

1 orange rind, chopped

1 lemon rind, chopped

1 gallon water

2 tbs of fresh chopped ginger

5 cloves

1 package yeast

1 cup orange juice

½ cup of lemon juice

Directions

Combine dandelion flowers, honey, sugar, orange rind and lemon rind in a large pot.

Boil water in a separate container and pour over flower mixture.

Bring back to a simmer for 30 minutes.

Cool to room temperature.

Add prepared yeast (follow packet’s instruction).

Add orange juice, lemon juice and spices.

Cover in a non-reactive container (like ceramic, glass or enamel) and set aside for a month in a dark place to ferment.  (This will get fragrant.)

Strain and decant into sterilized jars.  Seal.  Let wine season for three months or so in a cool, dark place before serving.

Tips and Tricks

If you want to make a batch with 12 cups of dandelions, try harvesting them a little at a time and freezing them until you have enough.  This is a great spring project and you can have it ready to serve by Labor Day!

*Recipe from The Herb Gardener

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