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Homemade Blackberry Wine

Create your own enchanting blackberry wine with this easy recipe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 days
Total Time 14 days
Servings: 4 bottles
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 pounds fresh or frozen blackberries
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon wine yeast
  • 1 gallon water

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Fermentation vessel (glass carboy or food-grade bucket)
  • Airlock and stopper
  • Strainer or cheesecloth
  • Wine bottles and corks
  • Hydrometer (optional, for measuring sugar content)

Method
 

  1. Wash the blackberries thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
  2. Mash the blackberries using a potato masher or fork in a large pot.
  3. Add the sugar and lemon juice to the mashed blackberries and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  4. Pour in the gallon of water and mix everything thoroughly.
  5. Carefully pour the mixture into a sterilized fermentation vessel, leaving space for bubbling.
  6. Sprinkle the wine yeast over the mixture.
  7. Seal the fermentation vessel with an airlock and store it in a dark, cool place.
  8. Let the mixture ferment for about 2-4 weeks.

Notes

This wine pairs wonderfully with cheese platters, grilled meats, or chocolate desserts.