Apricot Wine
Make Apricot Wine once and it will go straight into your regular rotation. Prep takes about under an hour, cooking around 1 minutes, and it serves 4. Sweet without being heavy, it works just as well for an afternoon treat as for dessert. Below you will find the full ingredient list, the method, and a few tips we think make the difference.
- Cook 1 min
- Total 1 min
- Level Easy
Ingredients
- 1 lb Dried Apricots
- 4 Quarts warm water
- 60 ½ cup White granulated sugar
- 20 ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- 10 ½ cup Raisins
- 1 tbsp Chopped Ginger
- 2 Lemons, sliced thin
- 2 Oranges
- ½ Yeast cake
Method
- Wash the apricots in several changes of water, then dry and cut in halves.
- Place apricots in a large crock, and pour on the warm water. Reserve ½ cup of water, and dissolve the yeast cake into it.
- Stir in the sugars, fruit, raisins, and ginger.
- Add the dissolved yeast and mix well.
- Cover with the top of the crock and let stand.
- Stir every other day.
- After thirty days, strain the mixture and bottle it.
Tips for the best Apricot Wine
- Use a kitchen scale for the dry ingredients if you have one — baking is less forgiving than cooking.
- Read the whole method before you start and measure out the 9 ingredients first — it keeps the pace relaxed once the heat is on.
- Rest the finished dish for a few minutes before serving — it lets the flavours settle and the texture firm up.
- Taste as you go. Seasoning at the end is fine, but adjusting halfway through gives a more balanced result.
Variations
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
Serving ideas
Serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoon of thick cream.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make Apricot Wine ahead of time?
You can prep all the ingredients a day ahead and keep them covered in the fridge, then cook just before serving for the best texture.
Is Apricot Wine naturally gluten-free?
Yes — this version is naturally gluten-free and kosher for passover and vegetarian as written. Always check packaged ingredients if you have strict requirements.
Is this Apricot Wine recipe medium to make?
It is rated medium: 9 ingredients and 7 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
What can I substitute for dried apricots?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
How long does Apricot Wine take to make?
About 1 minutes in total — roughly under an hour of preparation and 1 minutes of cooking.
Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0 — source
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