Blackberry Wine (part 1)

We made this wine last year and it was a big hit. So after picking and freezing 2.7kg of blackberries from the back of our allotment plot (a nice bonus harvest) I have now started the process of making this wine again.

Ingredients.

1. 2.7kg of frozen blackberries


2. 4.5 litres of water (boiling)


3. 900g sugar


4. 2 lemons


5. 1/2 tsp citric acid


6. 2 tsp Pectolase powder (optional)


7. yeast and yeast nutrient

Method

1. In a large pan bring 4.5 litres of water to the boil,add the frozen blackberries and with the heat still on stir until the blackberries have melted. Mash the blackberries with a potato masher as the water comes back to the boil, then simmer for 15 mins.


2. Turn of the heat and add the sugar, the citric acid, pared lemon peal and the juice from both the lemons. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.


3. Transfer into a 10 litre FV or bucket and leave to steep and cool down overnight.