Blueberry-Herb Vinegar

• Ready In: 10 mins
• 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.