Lacto-Fermented Berries

By gbvampy1

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed berries: any berries except strawberries
• 2 tbsp honey or rapadura
• 1/2 tsp culture starter mixed with a few tbsp water (or 2 tbsp whey)
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• filtered water

Preparation

Step 1

Put the berries into a wide mouth pint size mason jar.
Squish them down a bit with a wooden spoon or your fist.
In a measuring cup, mix starter culture, a few tbsp water, the honey and a pinch of salt. Stir.
Add mixture to berries.
Fill jar with filtered water, leaving 1 inch head space.
Press down with fist or wooden spoon to be sure liquid has filled all the air spaces.
Cover tightly and leave at room temp for 1-2 days.
Store in the refrigerator. Use within 2 months.