Chive Blossom Vinegar

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  • YIELDS | 1 CUP
  • PREP TIME | 5 MINS
  • STEEPING TIME | 2 WEEKS

This is a fun project to do with children. This vinegar has a light chive-y flavor with a delicate aroma. Use it as you would any vinegar and for dishes calling for extra flavor. The berry-like hue is absolutely gorgeous and worthy of gift giving!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup chive blossoms, snipped right beneath the flower head

Equipment

  • 1 clean 2-cup jar with lid, such as a mason jar

Instructions

  1. Rinse the blossoms by swirling them in a bowl of water for a minute or so. Place into a colander and shake off the excess water.
  2. Place the blossoms into the pint jar and then add the vinegar, submerging the blossoms.
Screw the lid on and place the container in a dark, cool spot. The longer the vinegar is infused the better the flavor. I like to steep for 1-2 weeks, and two weeks is better.
  3. When the vinegar meets your satisfaction, strain it and discard the spent blossoms.
  4. Pour the vinegar into a clean glass bottle or jar and place in your pantry, the fridge, or on the kitchen counter. A jar of this vinegar, with its pink blush hue, will look stunning as a countertop decoration!

Notes

I have heard you should not allow the vinegar to come in contact with the metal lid, as the acid will erode the finish of the cap and add a tin taste to the items you are pickling or brewing. I have not found this to be true, but if you are concerned about the lid eroding, you can always cover the top of the jar with cheesecloth and use a rubber band to secure it.

This vinegar does not need to be refrigerated, but you will want to use it within 2-3 months.