Cherry Vinegar
This homemade cherry vinegar recipe is easy to make and full of flavor. Add a kick by using some chilies and peppercorns.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 66kcal
Ingredients
- 12.5 oz sweet cherries
- 2 cups white wine vinegar Note 1
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 small chili more to taste
- 10 black peppercorns
Instructions
- Simmer cherries: Place the washed cherries (unpitted) in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add the vinegar, sugar, chili, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil and simmer on medium-low heat for 5 minutes.12.5 oz sweet cherries + 2 cups white wine vinegar + ½ cup granulated sugar + 1 small chili + 10 black peppercorns
- Mash cherries: Remove from the heat and roughly mash them with a potato masher.
- Return to the heat and continue cooking gently for 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Strain the liquid through a fine-meshed sieve into a jug. Discard the solids.
- Store: Pour the vinegar into a sterilized bottle and seal. Leave for about 2-3 weeks in a dark, cool place before using.
Notes
- Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar works, too.
Nutrition
Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g