Blueberry Basil Vinegar

blueberry_basilAn elegant mixture of flavors that goes well with a variety of breads and cheeses this is a great addition to a summer snack.



Ingredients
3 cups fresh blueberries crushed
1/2 cup firmly packed torn fresh basil leaves
4 cups white vinegar
Fresh basil leaves optional

Directions

1. Combine crushed fresh blueberries and 1/2 cup torn basil in large sterilized wide mouthed jar and set aside.

2. Place vinegar in a medium nonaluminum saucepan and bring to boil.

3. Pour hot vinegar over blueberry mixture, cover jar, let stand at room temp for 2 weeks.

4. Strain vinegar through several layers of cheesecloth into decorative jars, discard blueberry pulp. Add additional basil leaves to jars if desired.

5. Seal jars with a cork or other airtight lid.

yields 4 cups

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