Lavender Berry Vinegar

By Hklbrries

Flavored vinegars are widely available in fine food markets and online, but they can be pricey. If you're so inclined, you can easily make them at home.

Editor's Tip: You can find edible lavender at Dean & DeLuca (deananddeluca.com). For a beautiful gift, decant the vinegar into a pretty bottle and add a fresh sprig of edible, organic lavender.

Ingredients

• 2 cups vinegar (white distilled, white wine, or rice wine)
• 2 tbsp dried or fresh edible lavender buds
• 1/2 cup fresh berries

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Find a Mason jar or other glass container in which you can store the vinegar. Be sure there are no cracks and that the top fits snugly. Wash the jar. Next, simmer it in hot water for about 10 minutes, then turn it upside down on a towel to drain. Do this just before you make the vinegar so that the jar is warm when you begin.

In a stainless steel pan, bring the vinegar, lavender, and berries to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Pour the mixture into the jar.

Store the vinegar in the refrigerator, gently shaking the jar every 3 or 4 days to help meld the flavors. After 1 or 2 weeks, strain the vinegar through a fine sieve lined with a coffee filter and use as desired.