Sima (Finnish Spring Mead) Recipe

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Sima (Finnish Spring Mead)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 gallon water
  • 2 large lemons
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar , plus sugar for bottles
  • 1/4 tsp yeast

Directions:

  1. Bring the water to a steady boil.
  2. Meanwhile, use a zester or vegetable peeler to remove the yellow outer rind from the lemons and place in a large non-metal, heatproof container.
  3. Peel, or trim, off the white rind and discard.
  4. Slice the lemons and place in the container with the zest. Add the brown sugar and white sugar.
  5. When the water boils, add it to the container with the lemons and sugar.
  6. Let it cool to lukewarm, then stir in the yeast.
  7. Cover and allow to sit out at room temperature for 24-48 hours, or until surface begins to bubble slightly.
  8. Strain the liquid into clean containers about 1 quart in size. Add 5-6 raisins and 1 tsp sugar to each container. Seal tightly and refrigerate 2-5 days, or until raisins float to the surface.
  9. Keep refrigerated and serve cool.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 34.39 Kcal (144 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 7.72mg 0%
Potassium 16.95mg 0%
Total Carbs 8.93g 3%
Sugars 8.45g 34%
Dietary Fiber 0.18g 1%
Protein 0.08g 0%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 5%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 25.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 16.89 Kcal (71 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 3.79mg 0%
Potassium 8.33mg 0%
Total Carbs 4.38g 3%
Sugars 4.15g 34%
Dietary Fiber 0.09g 1%
Protein 0.04g 0%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 5%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 12.3mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.7
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

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