Regency Dish: Turnip Wine

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bottle it off Turnip Wine Pare and slice what quantity of turpips you like put them into a cyder press and squeeze out what juice you can To every gallon of juice put three pounds of lump sugar put both into a vessel just large enough to hold them and add to every gallon of jnice half a pint of brandy Lay something over the bung for a week and when it has done working bung it down close Let it stand three months then draw it off into another vessel and when fine put it into bottles

The New London Family Cook: Or, Town and Country Housekeeper’s Guide (1818)

If you are interested in trying to make turnip wine at home, I found a more contemporary recipe: Winemaking Recipe for Turnip Wine, How To Make Turnip Wine: Wine Making Guides (wine-making-guides.com)

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