5 Gallon Muscadine Wine
This 5 gallon muscadine wine recipe is a delightful way to enjoy the sweet and tart flavors of muscadine grapes. Whether you have an abundance of muscadines from your garden or you simply love the taste of this unique fruit, making your own wine is a rewarding and enjoyable process.
Ingredients
- 25 lbs muscadine grapes
- 10 lbs sugar
- 5 gallons water
- 5 campden tablets
- 1 packet wine yeast
Instructions
- Wash the muscadine grapes thoroughly and remove any stems or debris.
- Crush the grapes in a large container to release the juice.
- Dissolve the sugar in the water to create a simple syrup.
- Add the crushed grapes and the simple syrup to a clean, sanitized fermentation vessel.
- Crush the campden tablets and add them to the mixture to kill off any wild yeast or bacteria.
- Sprinkle the wine yeast over the top of the mixture and cover the vessel with a clean cloth or lid with an airlock.
- Allow the mixture to ferment for 7-10 days, stirring daily to submerge the grape skins.
- After primary fermentation, strain the liquid from the solids and transfer it to a clean vessel for secondary fermentation.
- Seal the vessel and allow the wine to ferment for an additional 3-4 weeks, or until fermentation ceases and the wine clears.
- Bottle the wine and age it for at least 6 months before enjoying.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- Total time: 30 days
- Cooking method
- Fermentation
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 120 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 10g per serving
- Alcohol
- 12% ABV
Supplies
Fermentation vessel Straining bag or cheesecloth Wine bottles Airlock
Tools
Fruit crusher or potato masher Hydrometer Wine thief or siphon
Serving suggestions
Serve the muscadine wine chilled alongside a cheese platter or with grilled meats for a delightful pairing.
Tips & tricks
Be sure to sanitize all equipment and vessels thoroughly to prevent contamination during the fermentation process.
Cost
$50