HOMEMADE CHOKECHERRY WINE

[Olga Drozd]

HOMEMADE CHOKECHERRY WINE:

1 gallon choke cherries
1 orange, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
2 gallons water
1 package dry yeast
1 gallon sugar

Clean cherries thoroughly and grind them in a food grinder. It is not necessary to remove stones. Add the orange and lemon slices. Mix together fruit, water, and yeast. Cover and set aside in a warm spot for 3 to 6 days.

Strain the liquid through a clean cotton cloth and add one gallon of sugar for every gallon of cherry liquid. Bottle and seal mixture. This type of wine can also be made from beets or other fruits and vegetables.