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Blueberry Vinegar




Source of Recipe


posted by Hoosier65






List of Ingredients



• 2 cups apple cider vinegar
  
• 1/2 cup blueberries
  
• 1 tablespoon sugar
  
• slice of orange or lemon
  
• sprig of mint
  
• Blueberry-Basil Vinegar:
  
• 1 1/4 cups crushed blueberries
  
• 1 1/4 cup (firmly packed) basil leaves
  
• 2 cups white vinegar
  
• 1 teaspoon sugar
  






Instructions



1. For Blueberry Vinegar: In a small stainless steel saucepan over medium heat, warm the vinegar until hot. Add remaining ingredients. Crush the berries with the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat to cool. Cover and steep in a cool place 2-3 days. Place the pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and strain liquid into a sterilized jar. Discard the solids.
   
   
   
2. For Blueberry-Basil Vinegar: Combine the crushed berries and basil in a glass measure or bowl. Stir to mix and set aside. Combine the vinegar and sugar in a nonreactive saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour the hot vinegar over the berry mixture. Cover the measure or bowl and let stand in a cool place for 4 days or up to 2 weeks. Scald two 1-cup vinegar bottles. Strain the berry-vinegar mixture through a fine sieve or several layers of cheesecloth into a clean glass measure. Pour the vinegar into the clean bottles and tightly cork or cap.