How to Make Pear Wine

Pear wine is a wonderful wine that pairs well with fruit and cheese. Homemade pear wine makes a wonderful gift for any special occasion. Making pear wine is a simple process and can be done right in the comfort of your home. Follow these simple instructions to make pear wine.

How to Make Pear Wine

1. Items you will need:

• 5-pounds of ripe pears


• 2-pounds of fine sugar


• 1-pound of raisins


• 1-gallon of water


• 1-package of wine yeast


• 1-teaspoon of pectic enzyme


• 1 1/2-teaspoons of acid blend


• Fermentation container(s)


• Large pot
  
  
  

2. Chop the pears into small chunks and add them to the fermentation container.

3. Add the acid blend and sugar to the pears.

4. Bring the gallon of water to a boil. Pour the water into the fermentation container over the pears. Stir the contents until all the sugar has dissolved.

5. Cool the mixture to room temperature then add the pectic enzyme. Let the mixture sit for 24 hours.

6. Add the yeast nutrient and yeast to the mixture. Cover the fermentation container and place it in a dark room or cellar.

7. Stir the mixture on a daily basis for seven days.

8. Pour mixture into another fermentation container with an airtight seal. Place the container in a dark location for three months.

9. Fill sterilized wine bottles with pear wine and seal tightly. Lay the bottles of pear wine on their side and let rest for one year. The longer the pear wine ages the better the taste.