How Do You Make Strawberry Wine In A Short Period Of Time?
Strawberry wine has a light fresh taste that is much different from traditional grape wines. A few pounds of strawberries and you can have a drinkable wine in approximately 30 days. Of course, the longer you let the wine age, the better it will taste. You can use common household items to brew the wine in your own kitchen, or you can purchase a complete wine making kit at your local brew shop. Combine 4 pounds of cleaned and sliced strawberries and 2 pounds of sugar in an 8-quart saucepan or stockpot. Heat the strawberry mixture over medium low heat for 1 hour, stirring often to dissolve the sugar and break down the fruit. Line a colander with several layers of cheesecloth and place the colander in a large bowl. Strain the strawberries through the colander, collecting the juice in the bowl. Save the sweet, mashed strawberries for topping cake or ice cream. Pour the strawberry juice into a clean, empty one-gallon milk jug. Add water, if needed, to fill the jug to 2 inches from the top o
