Appalachian Blackberry Wine Recipe
An Appalachian-style blackberry wine offers a unique way to preserve the taste of freshly picked fruit.
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Instructions
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In a saucepan, combine 2 quarts of water with a beaten egg white and sugar; bring to a boil for 5 minutes, skim any foam, and set aside to cool completely.
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In a large non-reactive container, combine 3.5 quarts of water with the blackberries.
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Cover the blackberry mixture and let it stand for 24 hours.
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Add the cooled syrup to the blackberry mixture and stir well.
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Pour the mixture into a jar, cover the opening with a cloth, then secure the lid.
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Skim the wine surface each morning for 10 days.
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Cover the wine with a cloth and let it stand until fermentation ceases; then strain out solids, cover, and refrigerate to slow further fermentation.