Blueberry Herb Vinegar
Infuse your dishes with vibrant flavor and a touch of elegance using this easy-to-make Blueberry Herb Vinegar. Combining the sweet-tart richness of fresh blueberries with aromatic herbs like thyme, rosemary, or basil, this versatile vinegar elevates everything from salads to marinades. The addition of honey and white wine vinegar creates a perfectly balanced blend, while a simple 5-minute simmer unlocks the essence of the blueberries. Allow the mixture to steep for a few days to develop deep, herbal notes that will impress even the most discerning palates. Perfect for creative home cooks, this homemade vinegar is a great way to incorporate seasonal ingredients and add gourmet flair to your kitchen staples. Make it in advance and keep it refrigerated for up to three months—perfect for gifting or personal use!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh blueberries
- 2 sprigs Fresh herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, or basil)
- 2 cups White wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Rinse the blueberries thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a clean towel.
Gently bruise the herbs using the back of a spoon to release their essential oils.
In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, white wine vinegar, honey, and salt.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to simmer. Once the blueberries start to burst, remove the saucepan from heat. This should take about 5 minutes.
Add the bruised herbs to a clean glass jar or bottle.
Carefully pour the warm blueberry vinegar mixture over the herbs in the jar. Use a funnel if needed to avoid spills.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before sealing the jar or bottle with a lid.
Let the vinegar infuse for 5-7 days in a cool, dark place, swirling the jar gently once a day.
After infusing, strain the vinegar through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container to remove solids. Discard the solids.
Transfer the strained vinegar into a sterilized bottle or jar for storage. Seal tightly and store in a cool, dark place or the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 602 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 477 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
