Pickled Chive Blossoms and Asparagus

Wonderful canning recipe

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 1 jar

Ingredients

• 1  lb green asparagus, cut into 1/2-inch-thick sticks
• 4  chive blossoms
• 3⁄4 cup white wine
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄3 cup sugar

Directions

1. Add asparagus, to boiling water and cook uncovered until barely tender (5 to 7) minutes.
2. Drain.
3. Pack flowers with vegetables in a glass container that has a lid.
4. Combine white wine, water and sugar or honey in a pot and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
5. Pour hot liquid over asparagus and chive blossoms to cover them.
6. Cover the jar and shake to release any trapped bubbles.
7. Chill at least overnight and up to 2 weeks.