Blackberry Wine

This is from the book Sabbats by Edain McCoy. I found this book in Books-a-million and enjoyed reading it. I hope you enjoy this recipe!

• Ready In: 6480 hrs 15 mins
• Yields: 2-3 bottles

Ingredients

• 4  lbs fresh blackberries
• 3 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 3 1⁄4 cups hot water

Directions

1. Set the berries in a large bowl for about 4 weeks, stirring occasionally.
2. The berries may smell and may begin to mold.
3. With a mortar and pestle, crush the berries till you have a very smooth pulp.
4. Stir in sugar and water.
5. Pour into casks for fermenting it.
6. Let the wine age for atleast 8 months.
7. Air the wine every few days to allow the gases to escape.
8. The longer the wine is kept, the better it'll be.
9. Like I do all my food, I think it is so very nice and special to dedicate what you prepare to the Gods and Goddesses before serving it.
10. Do dedicate this to a deity and then serve.
11. You'll enjoy it even more!