Blueberry-Herb Vinegar

Submitted by Dancer

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 2 pints

ingredients

• 1 bunch fresh basil
• 1 lb blueberries
• 4 cups white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• fresh chive blossoms
• blueberries, for garnish

directions

1. Strip the basil leaves from their stalks.
2. Tear the leaves into small pieces.
3. Put the blueberries and a little vinegar into a nonmetallic bowl.
4. Crush the berries with the back of a wooden spoon to release their juices.
5. Stir in the remaining vinegar, basil, and chopped chives.
6. Pour the mixture into a large sterilized jar.
7. Seal and shake well.
8. Keep in a cool dark place for 4 weeks before using to allow the flavor to develop.
9. Shake the jar from time to time.
10. Line a funnel with a double layer of fresh cheesecloth.
11. Strain the flavored vinegar into sterilized bottles (within 1/8-inch of the tops).
12. Add a fresh chive flower and a few blueberries to each bottle to give an attractive garnish.
13. Seal and label.
14. The vinegar is now ready to use.

Reviews

[a local]

This vinegar will make a heavenly salad dressing and an accent for fall's bounty. A snap to put together, we look forward to tasting and adding the flavor to savory main dishes (after waiting a month). Thanks, Dancer.