How to Make Plum Lightning Wine

This is a homemade wine recipe that is simple and cheap to make in less than 2 months time. Kinda sweet but, has a kick to it go easy!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 8 lbs. red or purple plums
• 7 lbs. sugar
• 1 1/2 gallons lukewarm water
• 2-1/4 oz. pkgs. active dry yeast
• crock or large plastic bucket
• dish towel
• strainer
• bottles & lids for bottling

1. Place whole unpitted plums in a crock or large plastic bucket. Sprinkle with 5 lbs. of sugar. Add water and yeast. Stir vigorously, cover with dish towel and leave alone and let stand for 4 weeks.
   DO NOT STORE IN A HOT AREA!

2. After the 4th week carefully remove plums and any mold that may have formed. Strain liquid into a large bowl. Rinse out crock or bucket. Return liquid and add remaining 2 lbs. of sugar and stir.

3. Stir daily for 3 days. On the 4th day the wine is ready for a sip. Leave stirring everyday for 2 more weeks it is now ready for bottling & serving.

4. To bottle use clean bottles with lids (I keep used wine bottles and clean them out good with a bottle brush, soapy water, rinse, and drain). I use a funnel to keep from making a mess. Fill leaving a 2" space at the top before applying the lid. Store in a cool area. This recipe makes about 2 gallons.

Tips & Warnings

• Makes about 2 gallons
• While the wine is processing DO NOT STORE IN A HOT AREA!
• Tastes good and can go to your head fast if you drink too quickly
• After bottling store in a cool place.