Learn how to easily make homemade strawberry vinegar, a delightful and versatile condiment. This recipe combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the tanginess of vinegar to create a delicious fruity flavor. Use it as a dressing for salads, a marinade for meats, or a refreshing drink when mixed with water. This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the step-by-step process of making this versatile and flavorful vinegar.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Directions
- Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into small pieces.
- In a saucepan, combine the strawberries, white vinegar, and sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the strawberries are soft and the mixture has thickened slightly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool.
- Once cooled, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bottle or jar, discarding the solids left in the sieve.
- Seal the bottle or jar tightly and store it in a cool, dark place for at least a week to allow the flavors to meld and the vinegar to develop.
- After a week, taste the vinegar and adjust the sweetness or acidity according to your preference by adding more sugar or vinegar if desired.
- Once the vinegar has reached your desired flavor, it is ready to be used. Store it in the refrigerator for up to a month.
