A delicious, aromatic homemade wine made from rosehips, packed with vitamin C and a deep, fruity flavor! Perfect for cozy evenings or special occasions.
🌿 Ingredients:
✅ 2 lbs (900g) fresh or dried rosehips 🌹 (chopped or crushed)
✅ 3 lbs (1.4 kg) sugar 🍯
✅ 1 gallon (4.5 liters) water 💧
✅ Juice of 1 lemon 🍋 (for acidity)
✅ 1 tsp wine yeast 🍷 (or champagne yeast for a crisp finish)
✅ 1 tsp yeast nutrient (optional, for better fermentation)
✅ 1 Campden tablet (optional, for sterilization)
🌀 Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Rosehips
✔️ Wash and crush fresh rosehips (or soak dried ones in warm water).
✔️ Boil half the water, then pour over the rosehips in a sterilized container.
✔️ Cover and let sit for 24 hours to extract flavors.
2️⃣ Start the Fermentation
✔️ Strain the liquid into a large fermentation bucket.
✔️ Add sugar, lemon juice, yeast, and yeast nutrient.
✔️ Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
✔️ Sprinkle the wine yeast over the surface and cover with a clean cloth.
✔️ Let it ferment for 5-7 days, stirring daily.
3️⃣ Transfer to a Glass Fermenter
✔️ Strain the liquid into a sterilized glass demijohn (carboy).
✔️ Attach an airlock and let it ferment in a cool, dark place for 4-6 weeks.
✔️ The bubbling will slow down when fermentation is nearly complete.
4️⃣ Bottle & Age the Wine
✔️ Once fermentation stops, siphon the wine into sterilized bottles (leaving sediment behind).
✔️ Seal and store in a cool, dark place for at least 3-6 months (longer aging improves flavor).
🍷 Enjoying Your Rosehip Wine
🌹 Best served slightly chilled for a floral, fruity experience.
🌹 Pairs beautifully with cheese, roasted meats, or desserts.
🌹 Can be stored for 1-2 years—it gets better with time!
Would you try making this delicious homemade wine? Let me know! 👇🍷🌿