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Blueberry Vinegar
Blueberry vinegar is a flavored vinegar made by steeping fresh or frozen blueberries in vinegar for some time.
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
10 d
Total Time
10 d 5 mins
Servings:
32
tablespoons
Calories:
11 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar up to ½ cup
Instructions
- Add sugar to the vinegar in small, non reactive pan over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally.
- Wash berries if using fresh. If using frozen, thaw them in the refrigerator.
- Add berries to a canning jar. Cover with paper towel, waxed paper or plastic wrap secured by a rubber band, or use plastic lid.
- Place in cool, dark place for about 7-14 days.
- Cut a piece of cheesecloth and line colander.
- Drain contents of jar into cheesecloth. Discard pulp.
- Store in clean, sterilized glass canning jar, in cool dark place for about 6 months.
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Notes
- Use white vinegar for the best color.
- Makes 2 cups.
- Store for up to 6 months in the refrigerator or a cool, dark place.
- Blueberry vinaigrette
- Salad dressings -use whatever spices you like to make the dressing, like salt, pepper, dried parsley, and dill weed. Add a tablespoon of honey to make it a bit sweeter.
- A delicious dip for French fries
- Basting on chicken, venison, pork, or fish. It's especially good when grilling
- Marinades
- Blueberry shrub and cocktails, and cordials
- It's great on fresh vegetables like beets (beetroot)
- It's said to be a great remedy for common colds, coughs, and sore throats. Just drink a tablespoon of raspberry vinegar straight, or add a tablespoon to a cup of hot water and drink it like tea.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1tablespooon
Calories
11kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.003g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.004g
(0%)
Sodium
0.4mg
(0%)
Potassium
7mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
5IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.03mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 32 tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 11
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespooon | |
| Calories | 11kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 7mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.