How Do You Make Homemade Pear Wine?
You have an abundance of fresh pears, and you’re looking for some new ideas for what to do with them. Homemade pear wine is crisp and refreshing. Homemade wine made with pears and other types of fresh fruit have a light, fruity flavor instead of an alcohol flavor, and is a delightful alternative for those who enjoy wine. Heat the water to boiling in the large pot. Add the sugar and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. While the water is boiling, peel, core and de-seed the pears. Chop the pears and put them in the nylon straining bag with the raisins. Tie the bag tightly and place in the bottom of the 5-gallon bucket. Mash the pears with the potato masher through the bag in the bottom of the bucket. Pour the boiling water over the pears. Cover the bucket with the muslin and hold it in place with a large elastic band. Let the pears sit for one hour. Add the campden tablet, tannin, yeast nutrient and acid blend to the pears. Cover the bucket again and wait 12 hours. Next, add pec
