Flavored Vinegar Infused with Fruit & Herbs
There is so much room to experiment with this recipe! Choose your favorite flavor combinations and stock your pantry with delicious gourmet vinegar on the cheap!
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Servings: 32 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups vinegar see notes
- 1 - 3 cups fresh fruits or herbs
- ¼ cup sugar optional
Instructions
Infuse the vinegar
- Gently warm the vinegar in a pan on the stove, until it just begins to steam. Don’t let it simmer or boil.4 cups vinegar
- Place the fruit in a clean and sanitized wide-mouth mason jar. Use a muddler to tamp down the fruit to release a little juice. if you're using sugar to temper the vinegar (see notes), add it now.1 - 3 cups fresh fruits or herbs, 1/4 cup sugar
- Pour the warmed vinegar over the herbs and fruit in the jar. Cap tightly.
- Place it in a cool dark spot and allow to infuse for 2-4 weeks.
- When the flavor suits you, strain the vinegar through cheese cloth or a fine sieve to remove solids.
- Transfer infused vinegar to storage bottles.
- Flavored vinegar will last without loss of quality about 3 months at room temperature, 6-8 months refrigerated.
Notes
- Traditional balsamic vinegar has a mild and sweet flavor. White balsamic vinegar is the best choice here and pairs well with the sweetness of fruit.
- White vinegar, red wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar are also good options, though these vinegars are a little more harsh in the mouth than balsamic vinegar. To temper the sourness of the vinegar you can add a little bit of sweetener.
- Apple cider vinegar pairs especially well with fruit. Be mindful of this little tidbit when buying apple cider vinegar.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.04mg
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