Need White Wine Substitution

[NancyRogers]

When a recipe calls for white wine, is there something else that can be used instead? Thanks much for all your hard work.
Love, Nancy Pugh

Hi, Nancy!

I read somewhere (maybe on this list!) that you can use White Grape Juice as as substitute for white wine with good results.
Nancy :-D

[Chris in NM]

Hi Nancy Pugh,

You can use either white grape juice or chicken broth in place of white wine. One of the members posted, some time back, a lot of substitutions for lots of ingredients, especially wines.

Chris in NM

P S I use wine when a recipe calls for it because I like the flavor it imparts. The alcohol itself cooks off and only a minute bit is left, if any. Wine is used mainly for deglazing a pan when cooking, in any case, so most of it is gone before you add other ingredients! One of the exceptions is Chicken Marsala. That is a yummy dish and one of our favorites!!!!

[Savvy Hostess]

I think it depends on what you're making. Non-alcoholic wine is a great option. You can also use lemon juice, but only half as much as recipe calls for of the wine. It's potent stuff!

[whisperingpass]

Alcohol Substitutes for Recipes

Here's a helpful list that suggests substitutes for a variety of alcoholic beverages. Quantities and substitutes vary, depending on the recipe used.

Amaretto: non-alcoholic almond extract; orgeat Italian soda syrup; or marzipan.
Applejack or apple brandy: Unsweetened apple juice concentrate; apple juice; apple cider; or apple butter.
Apricot brandy: Syrup from canned apricots in heavy syrup; or apricot preserves.
Bourbon: Non-alcoholic vanilla extract.
Champagne and other sparkling wines: Sparkling apple cider; sparkling cranberry juice; or sparkling grape juice.
Cherry liqueur or brandy: Syrup from canned cherries in heavy syrup; Italian soda cherry syrup; or cherry preserves.
Coffee liqueur or brandy: Espresso; non-alcoholic coffee extract; or coffee syrup.
Creme de cacao: Powdered white chocolate mixed with water; non-alcoholic vanilla extract and powdered sugar.
Creme de cassis: Black currant Italian soda syrup; or black currant jam.
Creme de menthe: Mint Italian soda syrup; or non-alcoholic mint extract.
Gewurztraminer: White grape juice mixed with lemon juice, water, and a pinch of powdered sugar.
Licorice or anise flavored liqueur: Anise Italian soda syrup; or fennel.
Mirin: White grape juice mixed with lemon juice or zest.
Muscat: White grape juice mixed with water and powdered sugar
Orange liqueur or brandy: Unsweetened orange juice concentrate; orange zest; orange juice; or marmalade.
Peach brandy: Syrup from canned peaches in heavy syrup; or peach preserves.
Peppermint schnapps: Mint Italian soda syrup; non-alcoholic mint extract; or mint leaves
Port: Concord grape juice mixed with lime zest; or cranberry juice mixed with lemon juice
Red wine: Grape juice; vegetable stock; cranberry juice; tomato juice; or concord grape jelly.
Riesling: White grape juice mixed with water and a pinch of powdered sugar.
Rum: Non-alcoholic vanilla or rum extract.
Sherry: Apple cider; non-alcoholic vanilla extract; coffee; or coffee syrup.
Vermouth: Apple cider; or apple juice mixed with lemon juice and water.
Vodka: Water; apple cider or white grape juice mixed with lime juice.
White wine: White grape juice; apple cider; apple juice; vegetable stock; or water.

[Chris in NM]

Thanks Lynn!

I am printing off your list of substitutions!

Chris

[whisperingpass]

You are most welcome Chris, glad to be of service.
Lynn

[elli443]

Apple juice is also a great substitute for white wine

[biscuit]

When a recipe calls for white wine, is there a substitute? Alcohol cooks out, but yes, there is an alternative! What I do is, use white grape juice. Some times club soda or 7UP. But for the perfect taste, some times White Grape Juice is the best option! The one I recommend for this purpose, is Welches' White Grape.

John A. Long
Chico, CA
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