Date Wine

• 4 lb. dates
• 1 gallon water
• rind and juice of 2 large

Chop the dates and boil them gently with the fruit rinds and 6 date stones for ½ hour. Strain off liquor. Stir in sugar and when cool add the fruit juice, yeast and nutrient. Ferment for as long as possible, add extra sugar if necessary. Keep for 2 years before serving. Strong and sweet like a cream sherry.