Spicy Blackberry Vinegar

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 1 quart

Ingredients

• 2  lbs blackberries
• 2  cinnamon sticks
• 2  teaspoons allspice berries
• 2  teaspoons whole cloves
• 2 1⁄3 cups vinegar
• 2  cups sugar
•  fresh blackberries, for garnish

Directions

1. Break the cinnamon sticks into pieces.
2. Put all the spices on a square of cheesecloth and tie up with a piece of string.
3. Put the vinegar and sugar into a large saucepan.
4. Stir over low heat, until the sugar has completely dissolved.
5. Add the spice bag.
6. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Add the blackberries and simmer for 10 minutes longer.
8. Remove from heat and leave the blackberry mixture to cool completely.
9. Discard the spice bag.
10. Line a funnel with a double layer of cheesecloth.
11. Strain flavored vinegar into sterilized bottles (within 1/8-inch of the tops).
12. Add fresh blackberries to each bottle.
13. Seal the bottle and label.
14. The vinegar is now ready to use.